Manager of Automation

Sanofi; Swiftwater (MS); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Manager of Automation in Swiftwater, PA to drive automation strategies for multiplexed ligand-binding assays and lead method development, qualification, and validation. The role partners with clinical testing groups to enable high-throughput workflows and may supervise non-exempt staff to meet milestones.

You will help protect global vaccination efforts by advancing AI-driven breakthroughs in data delivery and ensure compliant, efficient operations across the labs and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field with 3+ years’ bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and automation.
• Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or related field with 1+ year experience in bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and automation.
• Internship or co-op experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Design bioanalytical methods compatible with automation platforms for ligand binding assays.
• Troubleshoot issues with automated platforms.
• Plan and oversee day-to-day operations of laboratories/projects.
• Maintain lab resources and evaluate performance against objectives.
• Support documentation, deviations, CAPAs, and quality items.
• Train coworkers on methods and generate training modules.
• Document generation for protocols, reports, SOPs, regulatory letters.

Skills

Biological sciences

Data analysis

Automation

Liaison skills

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences

Master's degree in Biological Sciences

Tools

Hamilton platforms

ELISA

Luminex

MSD

Job description

Job Title

Manager of Automation

Location

Swiftwater, PA

About the Job

The Manager of Automation plays a critical role in driving automation strategies for multiplexed ligand-binding assays, essential to advancing Global Clinical Immunology’s goals of enhancing operational efficiency and expediting data delivery. This role involves designing bioanalytical methods compatible with automation platforms and leading the development, qualification, and validation of these methods. Additionally, the Manager collaborates with clinical testing groups to ensure smooth integration into high-throughput environments. The incumbent may serve as a junior member on project teams or departmental working groups, supporting multiple tasks to meet corporate and project team objectives across various initiatives. They may also oversee non-exempt personnel indirectly, ensuring timely completion of objectives to achieve departmental and company milestones. Join the team protecting half a billion lives every year with next-gen science, mRNA innovation, and AI driven breakthroughs. In Vaccines, you’ll help advance prevention on a global scale - and shape the future of immunization.

About Sanofi

We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

About You

• Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience in bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and automation; OR Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 1+ years of industry experience in bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and automation. Internship or co‑op experience will be considered.
• Additional Qualifications: Familiarity with Hamilton automated platforms. Previous experience with Ligand binding assays such as ELISA, Luminex, MSD. Written skills required to create clear and concise documents including procedures, deviation investigations, plans, test cases and reports. Verbal skills required to be able to act as a liaison between different groups/stakeholders, such as GCI and Automation Center of Excellence. Creative and abstract thinking – Required to develop and implement innovative, creative and efficient solutions to issues. Ability to focus on deadlines and deliverables. Understanding of GXP practices and procedures. Excellent technical skills, analytical ability, judgment with a strong operational focus. Excellent interpersonal, technical, scientific and communications skills (written/oral).

Main responsibilities

• Design bioanalytical methods compatible with automation platforms and lead the development, qualification, and validation of these methods with a focus on ligand binding assays.
• Troubleshoot issues that may arise with automated platforms.
• Under direction of management, plan and oversee the day-to-day operations and general activities associated with one or more laboratories/projects.
• Ensure laboratory resources (materials/reagents/equipment/facilities) are maintained to meet assigned objectives; evaluate performance/metrics of laboratory/project in relation to objectives and effectively communicate to senior management; work to optimize laboratory performance based on metrics.
• Support a quality and compliant testing environment (laboratories, equipment, reagents, training and documentation, methods, personnel).
• Train coworkers on laboratory methods, procedures and techniques; assist with the generation of training modules as needed.
• Document generation associated with project/objectives. This may include, but is not limited to, protocols, reports, operating procedures/instructions, regulatory correspondences, or presentations.
• Support departmental quality by ensuring adequate support for documentation, investigation, and closure of quality items including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.

Why Choose Us

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
• Work at the forefront of AI-driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms that are redefining the future of immunology.
• Help protect half a billion people every year, contributing to one of the largest global vaccination efforts in healthcare.
• Make the impossible possible for millions by contributing to breakthrough moments like the world’s first RSV toddler vaccine.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity Statements

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Aff…

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is: $85.500,00 - $123.500,00 All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.

We are an R&D driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and creating compelling growth. Our team is guided by one purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We want to build a healthier, more resilient world, and turn the impossible into the possible by discovering, developing, and delivering medicines and vaccines for millions of people around the world. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi Start a career that makes a difference. Reinvention is in our DNA. It’s what drove our evolution from a small French enterprise to one of the world’s leading biopharma companies. Whether it’s using AI to shorten drug-discovery times or building trust in healthcare, you could be helping our teams make life better for patients, partners, and communities. This is where you grow your career. We open the door for you to explore new opportunities, push your limits, and connect with people who are driven by a shared purpose: we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.