Automation Associate - Automation Core

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

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in Tarrytown, NY is seeking an enthusiastic R&D Automation Associate to join the Automation Core Development team.

You will implement and optimize automated processes to address evolving scientific challenges and collaborate across scientific and engineering functions. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field with 0–3 years of automation experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 0–3 years' automation lab experience.
• Experience with laboratory automation systems is preferred.
• Internship in molecular biology or related field is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and troubleshoot robotic methods on liquid handling devices and integrated systems.
• Transfer and revalidate established processes to other Automation Core systems.
• Conduct validation testing of protocols for release into production operations.
• Use JIRA to document and manage tasks and projects.
• Participate in development discussions and present work at department meetings.

Skills

Robotics

Liquid handling automation

Python/C# programming

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, computer science, or related field

Tools

Hamilton STAR

HighRes

Integrated systems

Job description

Build Our Future Together

The Automation Core is a centralized high-throughput core laboratory that provides automation services to research groups and technology centers across Research & pre-clinical Development (R&pD). We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working R&D Automation Associate to join the Development team of the Automation Core, where you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing automated processes to address evolving scientific challenges. The ideal candidate will be passionate about laboratory automation technologies and eager to collaborate across diverse scientific and engineering functions to achieve our organizational goals.

Automation Associate

The Automation Core is a centralized high-throughput core laboratory that provides automation services to research groups and technology centers across Research & pre-clinical Development (R&pD). We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working R&D Automation Associate to join the Development team of the Automation Core, where you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing automated processes to address evolving scientific challenges. The ideal candidate will be passionate about laboratory automation technologies and eager to collaborate across diverse scientific and engineering functions to achieve our organizational goals.

When & Where

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Discover Your Role

• Creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotic methods on liquid handling devices (E.g., Hamilton STAR, etc.), integrated systems (E.g., HighRes, etc.), and supporting devices.
• Transferring and revalidating established processes to other Automation Core systems.
• Conducting validation testing of protocols for release into production operations.
• Utilizing JIRA to accurately document and manage assigned tasks and projects.
• Contributing to development team discussions and presenting work at department meetings.

This Role Requires

• Can work independently on defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.
• Have strong organizational and communication skills to elevate technical and project-related issues.
• Possess good problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot system problems.
• Have a positive attitude to learn and recommend improvements to existing processes.
• A minimum Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, computer science, or related field with 0-3 years of relevant experience working with automation systems within a laboratory environment.
• Applicable internship experience or a strong understanding of molecular biology, flow cytometry, genomic, or cell-based assays are highly beneficial for entry-level candidates.
• Preferred: Experience in programming and operating Hamilton liquid handling instruments.
• Preferred: Knowledge of integrated systems.
• Preferred: Programming experience utilizing Python or C#.

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.

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, and 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/.

Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we do our best work when we are together. For that reason, many roles are required to be performed on-site.

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.

Salary Range (annually)

$70,300.00 - $110,100.00