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Job Title: mRNA Systems Engineering - Vaccine Summer - Fall 2026 Co-op

Location: Waltham, MA

About The Job

As a Co-op mRNA Systems Engineering Intern within our Systems team at Sanofi's mRNA Center of Excellence, you'll spend 6 months developing software to support cutting-edge R&D work for mRNA-based vaccines targeting a variety of diseases. You'll assist in creating pipelines and applications for screening and designing mRNA sequences and other vaccine components, while also helping maintain and upgrade our central repository of machine learning models and modular components. Ready to get started?

Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI-driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you'll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization through innovative software solutions that accelerate our scientific discoveries.

About Sanofi

We're an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people's 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 people's lives.

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

Collaborate with other team members on active code bases
Learn and apply industry-standard engineering best practices
Collaborate with stakeholders in the broader mRNA Center of Excellence (COE) to help ensure the business needs of the organization are being met
Assist and train software users as needed
Develop pipelines and applications to assist in the screening and design of mRNA sequences and other vaccine components
Help maintain and upgrade a central repository of machine learning models and other modular components for use in design pipelines

About You

Basic Qualifications:

Currently enrolled and pursuing bachelor's or master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, Bioinformatics, or related field at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2027
Must be enrolled in school the semester following your internship/co-op with Sanofi
Must be able to relocate to the office location and work 40hrs/week, Monday-Friday, for the full duration of the co-op/internship
Must be permanently authorized to work in the U.S. and not require sponsorship of an employment visa (e.g., H-1B or green card) at the time of application or in the future. Students currently on CPT, OPT, or STEM OPT usually require future sponsorship for long term employment and do not meet the requirements for this program unless eligible for an alternative long-term status that does not require company sponsorship
Proficient in Python

Preferred Qualifications

Exposure to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) workflows
Some experience with Docker, Kubernetes, or other containerization tools
Excellent attention to detail
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to quickly orient to a new code base
Familiarity with the training and lifecycle of machine learning models
Natural curiosity to explore beyond your immediate tasks
Enthusiasm for understanding how your work fits the bigger picture

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.
Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
Learn from inspiring mentors and collaborative teams while contributing to real projects that shape the future of healthcare.
Stretch your skills through hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology that keeps you ahead of the curve.
Be part of our innovative mRNA Center of Excellence, where bold thinking and scientific excellence combine to create next-generation vaccines.
Grow in a purpose-driven company where your voice matters and your work helps improve millions of lives.
Help create sustainable vaccine solutions, from reducing carbon emissions in production to increasing global access to life-saving immunizations.

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About the Company

We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions. Interactions with this account must comply with the Terms:... Know more