Associate Scientist Automation Core

BioSpace; Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron in Tarrytown, NY is seeking an Associate Scientist to operate and maintain a range of automated systems in the Automation Core, enabling high-throughput workflows for R&D teams. You will troubleshoot methods on standalone and integrated instruments, coordinate sample drop-offs and equipment scheduling, and perform routine maintenance to keep systems in peak condition.

Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 0–2 years of industry experience with automation systems in a lab environment.
• Experience with liquid handling instruments (e.g., Hamilton STAR) and integrated systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate and troubleshoot automation methods on standalone and integrated systems.
• Coordinate sample drop-offs and overall logistics with researchers.
• Perform vendor-recommended instrument maintenance to keep equipment in peak condition.
• Maintain general laboratory housekeeping and scheduling to avoid conflicts.

Skills

Lab automation

Troubleshooting

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Hamilton STAR

Integrated automation systems

Job description

Build Our Future Together The Automation Core is a centralized high-throughput core laboratory that provides automation services to support technology centers across Research & pre-clinical Development (R&pD). We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Associate Scientist to join the Operations team of the Automation Core, where the candidate will be responsible for the daily operation and routine maintenance of a variety of automated systems. The ideal candidate will be passionate about laboratory automation technologies and eager to collaborate across diverse scientific and engineering functions to achieve organizational goals.

Location: Tarrytown, NY United States

Discover Your Role

• Operating and troubleshooting automation methods on standalone and integrated systems, including Hamilton, Opentrons, HighRes, and supporting off-the-shelf laboratory devices (dispensers, plate readers/washers, ODTCs, etc.).
• Collaborating with senior team members to review the reservation calendar and alleviate potential system scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinating sample drop-offs and overall logistics with researchers to ensure lab schedules are maintained.
• Performing vendor recommended instrument maintenance to ensure equipment is in peak operational condition.
• Maintaining overall general laboratory housekeeping responsibilities.

This Role Requires

• Work independently on defined tasks and small projects with guidance and supervision from senior colleagues
• Have excellent organizational and communication skills to elevate issues.
• Possess good problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot system problems.
• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.
• Have a positive attitude to learn new workflows and recommend improvements to existing processes.
• Minimum bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 0-2 years of industry experience working with automation systems within a laboratory environment.
• Relevant internship experience or a great understanding of molecular biology, flow cytometry, genomic, or cell-based assays are highly beneficial for entry level candidates.
• Experience operating liquid handling instruments (E.g., Hamilton STAR) and knowledge of integrated systems is preferred.

Does this sound like you?

We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

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Salary Range (annually)$70,300.00 - $110,100.00