Automation Associate

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA); Village of Tarrytown (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonuses

Equity awards

401(k) company match

Health benefits

Paid time off

Fitness centers

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc (USA) in Tarrytown, NY seeks a Laboratory Automation Associate to develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions within the BAS group. You will work with liquid handlers and automated instrumentation in a regulated setting to support assay development and process optimization.

The role requires a BS in a scientific or engineering field, 0–3 years’ lab experience, and basic programming/lab instrument knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field.
• 0–3 years of relevant industry experience in a laboratory environment.
• Basic programming knowledge or experience.
• Basic knowledge or experience with laboratory instrumentation.
• Enjoyment of troubleshooting technical challenges and identifying practical solutions.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Interest in laboratory automation and learning new technologies.
• Experience operating liquid handling instruments (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Lynx) and knowledge of integrated systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Working with integrated laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers and automated laboratory instrumentation in a regulated environment.
• Collaborating with automation engineers and laboratory scientists to develop, implement, and troubleshoot automated workflows for laboratory processes.
• Developing and updating programs for automation systems, including debugging scripts, performing test runs, and supporting process optimization activities.
• Performing manual and automated experiments to support assay development, troubleshooting, and automated process investigations.
• Providing technical support and guidance to end users on the operation and maintenance of automation systems and laboratory instrumentation.

Skills

Basic programming

Laboratory instrumentation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field

Tools

Tecan

Hamilton

Lynx

Job description

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases.

The Bioanalytical Sciences (BAS) Automation group at Regeneron is seeking a Laboratory Automation Associate. This position will contribute to the development, implementation, and maintenance of laboratory automation solutions within BAS. In this role, you will work with automation technologies used to streamline bioanalytical laboratory workflows, support automated assay development, and help ensure reliable and efficient laboratory operations.

Location: Tarrytown, NY (On-site)

Discover your role:

• Working with integrated laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers and automated laboratory instrumentation in a regulated environment
• Collaborating with automation engineers and laboratory scientists to develop, implement, and troubleshoot automated workflows for laboratory processes
• Developing and updating programs for automation systems, including debugging scripts, performing test runs, and supporting process optimization activities
• Performing manual and automated experiments to support assay development, troubleshooting, and automated process investigations
• Providing technical support and guidance to end users on the operation and maintenance of automation systems and laboratory instrumentation

This role requires:

• A Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field
• 0–3 years of relevant industry experience in a laboratory environment
• Basic programming knowledge or experience
• Basic knowledge or experience with laboratory instrumentation
• Enjoyment of troubleshooting technical challenges and identifying practical solutions
• Strong problem-solving skills and a detail-oriented mindset
• The ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams
• An interest in laboratory automation and learning new technologies
• Experience operating liquid handling instruments (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Lynx, or similar platforms) and knowledge of integrated systems is preferred

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.

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

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate. The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.

Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role:

• annual bonuses or other incentive plans
• equity awards
• pension or retirement benefits
• 401(k) company match
• health and wellness programs
• fitness centers
• insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability)
• paid time off
• family support benefits

For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.

For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.

As part of the recruitment process, certain background checks may be conducted in accordance with the laws of the country where the position is based. The purpose of such checks is to verify certain information prior to the commencement of employment such as identity, right to work and educational qualifications.

For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

Regeneron is a leading biotechnology company that invents life-transforming medicines for people with serious diseases. Founded and led for over 30 years by physician-scientists, our unique ability to repeatedly and consistently translate science into medicine has led to nine FDA-approved treatments and numerous product candidates in development, almost all of which were homegrown in our laboratories. Our medicines and pipeline are designed to help patients with eye diseases, allergic and inflammatory diseases, cancer, cardiovascular and metabolic diseases, neurology, infectious diseases and rare diseases. Regeneron is also proud of award winning culture of innovation, being recognized as a Great Place to Work in 2021, Fast Company’s Best Workplace for Innovators in 2020, and Forbes JUST companies in 2020, among others.