Automation Associate - Automation Core

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Bonus potential

401(k) company match

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in Tarrytown, NY seeks an Automation Associate to join the Automation Core. You will implement and optimize automated processes, troubleshoot robotic methods on Hamilton liquid handling devices and integrated systems, and validate protocols for production operations.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams, you will document tasks in JIRA, transfer procedures to other systems, and contribute to development discussions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0–3 years in automation in a laboratory environment.
• Internship or experience with automation systems and molecular biology concepts is beneficial.
• Prefer programming experience in Python or C# and knowledge of integrated systems.

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 production release.
• Document tasks and projects in JIRA accurately.
• Contribute to development discussions and present work in department meetings.

Skills

Laboratory automation experience

Python

C# programming

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hamilton instrument control

HighRes system

JIRA

Job description

Automation Associate

Automation Core

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.

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#.

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.

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

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.

$70,300.00 - $110,100.00