Careers at Sanaria


Sanaria is an award-winning, biotechnology company at the cutting edge of vaccine innovation. We are passionate about our goal to eradicate malaria. Sanaria employees are exceptional scientifically, mission-driven, and play a variety of roles in research, product development, manufacturing, clinical trials, and support of these endeavors. The company offers a strong benefits package including paid holidays, paid time off, top health plans with employee and dependent subsidy, 401k plan and company- paid life and disability insurance.

Sanaria is currently expanding its activities and is accepting inquiries and resumes for the positions listed below. If you are interested in furthering your career with us please send the following information to careers@sanaria.com:

  • Cover letter
  • Resume or CV
  • Salary requirements

Sanaria is an equal opportunity employer.

Available Positions

Research Associate, Cell Culture

We are currently seeking a Sr. Research Associate (MS) or Research Associate (BS) with strong cell culture experience to join our Gametocyte Production group. The selected candidate must be available to work on weekends. The weekly schedule for this position is Saturday-Wednesday, with Thursday and Friday off.

The Research Associate will be involved in many aspects of Sanaria’s vaccine research and cGMP manufacturing process. Ability to work on the maintenance of malaria parasite cultures and multiple simultaneous tasks is essential. The RA will participate in research projects targeted to efficiency and scaling up.

Qualified candidates must have a MS or BS in biology, biotechnology, microbiology, or a related discipline with 3 or more years of relevant laboratory experience. Excellent communication skills, writing, teamwork, organization and the willingness to learn new experimental techniques are required. The incumbent will have the opportunity to write technical reports, revise or write up new protocols and perform and document quantitative analyses. Experience with sterile technique, microscopy and cell culture is highly desirable. Experience in cGMP manufacturing a plus. The candidate must be eligible to work for the long term in the U.S. without employer sponsorship. Sanaria is not able to sponsor visas for this position.

The salary range for this position is $70-72k (BS) or $72-75k (MS). Salary within the posted range is set based on candidate experience. To apply, please submit your letter of interest and resume to careers@sanaria.com . Subject Line “RA-Cell Culture”. For more information, see https://sanaria.com. Sanaria encourages candidates with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Contact Us


We welcome your feedback and inquiries. Please be in touch.

Address:

Sanaria Inc.
9610 Medical Center Drive, Suite 200
Rockville, MD 20850

Phone:

+1.301.770.3222

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