Job Title: Summer 2026 Intern - Quality Control (QC) - Virology- Vaccines

Location: Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

We deliver 4.3 billion healthcare solutions to people every year, thanks to the flawless planning and meticulous eye for detail of our Manufacturing & Supply teams. With your talent and ambition, we can do even more to protect people from infectious diseases and bring hope to patients and their families.

The selected candidate will join Sanofi's Manufacturing and Supply – Vaccines division as a Quality Control Virology intern at the Swiftwater facility, gaining valuable hands-on experience in vaccine testing processes while contributing to our mission of protecting global health. As a QC Virology Intern, the candidate will support our team in enhancing testing efficiency while receiving mentoring, coaching, and direct engagement with experienced professionals and developing practical skills in a regulated laboratory environment.

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:

• Support efficiency initiatives within the QC Virology department and across testing labs.

• Assist with metric tracking and cross-lab projects.

• Learn and apply best practices to optimize laboratory processes.

• Follow cGMPs and adhere to Sanofi policies and procedures.

• Participate in team meetings and collaborative projects.

• Perform laboratory maintenance including equipment cleaning and waste disposal.

• Support inventory management and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist with document revisions and other quality control documentation.

• Help maintain laboratory safety and compliance standards.

• Develop understanding of scientific principles behind processes, assays, and equipment.
  

About You

Education:

• Currently enrolled and pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree in biology, biochemistry, microbiology, or related field, at an accredited college or university with the expectation that you will complete your current degree by the Spring of 2028

• 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
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must receive required vaccinations to be eligible for this position.

• Knowledge of basic microbiological concepts and laboratory safety principles.

• Good documentation practices and attention to detail.

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities.

• Strong organizational and communication skills.

• Computer literacy and ability to learn technical systems.

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

• Innovative mindset and willingness to learn.

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.

• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and research methodologies.

• Networking opportunities within Sanofi and the broader biotech community.

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.

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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.