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Scientist – Analytical Sciences & Mass Spectrometry – VIE Contract


Company : BioTalent Canada


Location : Toronto, Ontario


Created : 2025-12-16


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

About the job As Scientist Analytical Sciences & Mass Spectrometry VIE within our Analytical Sciences team, you will support clinical lot release through various different analytical assays, specifically mass spectrometrybased assays. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with nextgen science, mRNA innovation, and AIdriven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, youll help advance prevention on a global scale and shape the future of immunization. Ready to get started? About Sanofi Were an R&Ddriven, AIpowered biopharma company committed to improving peoples lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve peoples lives. Main responsibilities - Lead the development and qualification of appropriate assays for the release, characterization, and stability assessment of vaccines and for support of the manufacturing processes. - Lead the design and execution of experimental studies for the development of new test methods for use as release, stability, and characterization assays for new vaccine products through literature search, feasibility assessment, assay optimization and robustness testing, and qualification/validation. - Lead method transfers to or covalidations with other testing labs, investigations, and test performance monitoring/trending. - Daytoday functions within the laboratory to ensure project milestones are achieved on time and performed in a GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) compliant manner with respect to training, documentation, and instrumentation. Keep abreast of relevant Quality, regulatory and GMP environments and lead their teams to ensure quality and compliance of testing activities in scope. - Expected to promote good communication and teamwork to ensure flexibility in the workplace and transversal cooperation with internal customers and other testing groups. Lead the evaluation of new technologies in their area of expertise to improve upon throughput, precision, accuracy, and overall quality of methods employed. - Assist with, implement, and practice good quality and safety practices. - Work within the policies, procedures and regulations as required by the Company and under the Occupational Health and Safety Act. - Responsible for implementation of analytical strategy with thorough method development and qualification. About you Experience - 2+ years relevant experience preferred. - Specific scientific experience in the development of new analytical methods for biomolecules and/or vaccines. - Experience in analytical method development, validation/transfer, data management, automation, and general statistics preferred. - Experience in maintaining laboratories and equipment in cGMP (Current Good Manufacturing Practice) compliance. Familiarity with testing in compliance with current electronic data integrity regulations is preferred. Soft and Technical skills - General knowledge of sample preparation techniques and reagents used in proteomics, intact mass analysis, absolute quantitation analysis by Liquid ChromatographyMass Spectrometry (LCMS). - General familiarity with spectroscopy methods (UVvis and fluorescence), electrophoresisbased methods Sodium dodecylsulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis (SDSPAGE), Capillary Gel electrophoresis (SDSCGE), western blot and capillary western (Protein Simple Wes/Jess) and multiple chromatography detectors (UV, FLD, RI, MALS, CAD, PAD) is preferred. - General knowledge of protein physiochemical characterization methods (DSC, nanoDSF, particle sizing/characterization methods such as Dynamic Light Scattering (DLS), laser diffraction, microflow imaging, zeta potential) is preferred. - Proven verbal and written communication and planning/organizational skills are required. - Familiarity with a broad range of analytical instrumentation and techniques with proven familiarity for analytical chromatography and/or mass spectrometrybased methods: (Highperformance liquid chromatography (HPLC)/ UltraPerformance Liquid Chromatography (UPLC), quadrupole timeofflight (QTOF), QQQ, and/or Orbitrap) is highly preferred. Education - Masters degree in Biochemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Molecular Biology, or Biotechnology. Languages - Fluent English and French (written and verbal). Why choose us - Be part of a pioneering biopharma company where patient insights shape drug development. - Work at the forefront of AIpowered science that accelerates discovery and improves outcomes. - Collaborate beyond your expertise, sparking new ideas with diverse, multidisciplinary teams. - Share knowledge with leading scientists, engineers, and experts in a purposedriven community dedicated to protecting millions worldwide. - Be part of a company that believes in the future with significant investment annually in manufacturing innovation. - Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to lifesaving immunizations. - Gain handson experience in stateoftheart digital and AIpowered manufacturing facilities, where you can be part of industryleading advancements. iMove is a unique program tailored for European youth interested in challenging themselves with meaningful assignments across the globe. At Sanofi we have a strong ambition to invest in young talents who will drive the success of Sanofi tomorrow. Sanofis Work Abroad Program, iMove, offers jobsassignments with actual responsibilities and a perspective to grow. We provide those opportunities in various functions such as: marketing, finance, regulatory, supply chain, clinical trials, production, etc. and in more than 40 countries. Sanofi unites people who are passionate about solving healthcare needs across the world. Joining our iMove Work Abroad Program is a unique opportunity to make a difference through your work. Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do whats neverbeendonebefore. Youll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve peoples lives? Lets Pursue Progress and Discover Extraordinary together. At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Watch One day at Sanofi and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives at sanofi.com #J-18808-Ljbffr