Scientist OR Senior Scientist | Cambridge, MA

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  • Location: Cambridge, MA

  • Company: Sanofi

This position is laboratory-based and will include designing and executing experiments to identify and confirm potential therapeutic targets as well as working effectively with internal and external collaborators to advance ongoing exploratory and portfolio projects.

The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in biological sciences or significant post-graduate experience in an industry setting. A passion for drug discovery and expertise in cellular and molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and other approaches to identify and validate targets and pathways is highly desired. Key Accountabilities: Establish and execute in vitro cell culture assays to explore cell signaling in the context

of MS/ALS/PD and other neurodegenerative diseases. Design and execute in vivo experiments in preclinical models of neurodegenerative disease with the ability to generate downstream ex vivo readouts.

Experience with ELISA, western blot, q PCR, and immunocytochemistry Organize experimental results, analyze data, thoroughly document results, and clearly communicate outcomes to project leads and teams. Interact in a matrixed, dynamic and cross-functional manner across the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, Research Platforms, and various external labs. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS Bachelor's Degree plus minimum 8 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical

setting OR Master's Degree plus minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical setting OR Ph D plus minimum 3 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical setting.

Expertise in glial biology, neuroimmune interactions, and pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases such as MS, ALS, and PD is highly desired. Excellent analytical, presentation and writing skills. Ability to work collaboratively on matrixed, cross-functional teams and to identify and execute key steps necessary to advance projects in a time- and resource-sparing fashion. 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; interaction, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or interactionual 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.

#GD-SA#LI-SAAt Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values. We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. Scientist/Senior Scientist, Neuroimmunology Lab Rare and Neuroscience Therapeutic Area Sanofi, Inc.350 Water Street, Cambridge, MA 01701 POSITION We are looking for a highly qualified and motivated scientist to join the Neuroimmunology Cluster, focused on discovering, validating and developing therapies for rare neurologic and neurodegenerative diseases.

This position is laboratory-based and will include designing and executing experiments to identify and confirm potential therapeutic targets as well as working effectively with internal and external collaborators to advance ongoing exploratory and portfolio projects. The successful candidate will have a Ph. D. in biological sciences or significant post-graduate experience in an industry setting.

A passion for drug discovery and expertise in cellular and molecular biology, protein biochemistry, and other approaches to identify and validate targets and pathways is highly desired. Key Accountabilities: Establish and execute in vitro cell culture assays to explore cell signaling in the context of MS/ALS/PD and other neurodegenerative diseases. Design and execute in vivo experiments in preclinical models of neurodegenerative disease with the ability to generate downstream ex vivo readouts. Experience with ELISA, western blot, q PCR, and immunocytochemistry Organize experimental results, analyze data, thoroughly document results, and clearly communicate outcomes to project leads and teams.

Interact in a matrixed, dynamic and cross-functional manner across the Neuroscience Therapeutic Area, Research Platforms, and various external labs. QUALIFICATIONS, COMPETENCIES & CHARACTERISTICS Bachelor's Degree plus minimum 8 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical setting OR Master's Degree plus minimum 5 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical setting OR Ph D plus minimum 3 years of relevant research experience in an academic or biomedical setting.

Expertise in glial biology, neuroimmune interactions, and pathophysiology of neurodegenerative diseases such as MS, ALS, and PD is highly desired. Excellent analytical, presentation and writing skills. Ability to work collaboratively on matrixed, cross-functional teams and to identify and execute key steps necessary to advance projects in a time- and resource-sparing fashion. 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; interaction, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or interactionual 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. #GD-SA#LI-SAAt Sanofi diversity and inclusion is foundational to how we operate and embedded in our Core Values.

We recognize to truly tap into the richness diversity brings we must lead with inclusion and have a workplace where those differences can thrive and be leveraged to empower the lives of our colleagues, patients and customers. We respect and celebrate the diversity of our people, their backgrounds and experiences and provide equal opportunity for all. PDN-9ae1d212-c4b8-4998-ab05-748098047a33

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