Upstream Manager Scientist - Vaccine
Sanofi Group
**Job Title: Upstream Manager Scientist - Vaccine**
**Location:** Swiftwater, PA
**About the Job**
Primary responsibility will be to work as a part of the working virus bank (WVB) generation group. WVB is a recombinant baculovirus seed for manufacturing drug substances for Influenza & COVID vaccines.
We are an innovative global healthcare company that helps the world stay ahead of infectious diseases by delivering more than 500 million vaccine doses a year. Across different countries, our talented teams are exploring new technologies to protect people and promote healthy communities. We chase the miracles of science every single day, pursuing progress to make a real impact on millions of patients around the world.
**Main Responsibilities:**
+ Maintenance of insect cells in suspension culture at different scales (shake flasks, waves, small and pilot size bioreactors)
+ Transfection of insect cells, baculovirus plaque purification, infection & scale-up of baculovirus stocks
+ Sampling cell culture and preparation of samples for analytical testing
+ Performing standard molecular biology tasks such as baculovirus DNA purification, PCR, restriction endonucleases digest, DNA agarose gel electrophoresis
+ Performing analysis of recombinant protein expression by Western blot, SDS-PAGE, and single radial immunodiffusion techniques (SRID)
+ Responsible for completing paperwork for each task
+ Maintenance of the labs and ordering of supplies
+ Communicate with co-workers and present data on a regular basis at the group and department meetings
+ Flexible in time management
+ Complies with all company policies and standard
**How:**
+ Behavesaccordingtocompanyvaluesand competencies.
+ Influencesinternally;forwardthinkingwithanattitudeofcollaboration,optimization, efficiency, continuous improvement.
+ Proactivelyanticipatesandeffectivelycommunicatessuccesses,constraints,conflicts, solutions and actions for resolution.
+ Proactivelyresolvesconflicts,removesroadblockstoexecutionwithinsphereofinfluence; escalates to functional management when appropriate. \
+ Fostersrelationshipswithpartners,expertsfromotherfunctionsandcustomersinorderto achieve technical objectives.
**_*Key Responsibilities may differ among employees with the same job title and may change over time, in accordance with business needs._**
**About You**
**BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ BachelororMasterinbiology,cellbiology,molecularbiology,biochemistry,chemistryor related field.
+ Experienceinmicrobialandmolecularbiologytechniquesand,procedures,andaseptic techniques.
+ AbilitytoutilizeMicrosoftExcel,PowerPointandWordtoperformtasks
+ Abilitytoplanandconductlaboratoryexperiments,evaluate,andinterpretdata.
+ Abilitytoworkwithminimumsupervision.
+ Detail-orientedandabilitytoprioritizeassignments.
+ FluentinbothwrittenandspokenEnglish
**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:**
+ 1yearofExperienceinmicrobialandmolecularbiologytechniquesand,procedures,and aseptic techniques.
+ Experienceincellcultureproceduresandassociatedaseptictechniques
+ Experienceinmolecularbiologyprocedures
+ Willingtoworkchangingschedulesandhoursasneeded
+ Abletoworkeffectivelyinacollaborativeteam
+ Detail-orientedandabletoprioritizeassignments
+ Strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
**Why Choose Us?**
+ Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
+ Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
+ Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
+ Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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**Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_**
Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.
At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.
Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !
_US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
_North America Applicants Only_
The salary range for this position is:
$73,500.00 - $106,166.66
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) .
Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions.
With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)
As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.
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