Principal IT Lab Integration Developer

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals seeks a Principal IT Lab Integration Developer to design, develop, validate, and support lab integrations within a regulated pharmaceutical environment. You will connect instruments to central platforms, ensure data integrity, and enable end-to-end digital lab workflows.

The role requires 8+ years of experience for principal or 5+ years for senior, with expertise in REST APIs, Python/VBA, and LIMS/ELN integrations.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in IT, Math or related field.
• Senior: 5+ years; Principal: 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience integrating laboratory instruments with LIMS/ELN to automate data capture.
• Proficiency in Python or VBA for automation.
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services and middleware tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement QC lab integration patterns including APIs and file-based approaches.
• Develop instrument integrations to the orchestration layer and support API/file/message-based workflows.
• Translate QC processes into orchestrated digital workflows and automate data capture.
• Ensure GxP, 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and support IQ/OQ/PQ validation.
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and provide Level 2/3 support for lab systems.
• Collaborate with QC, QA, IT and external vendors to align solutions with business needs.

Skills

RESTful APIs

Web services

Middleware tools

Python

VBA

Data governance

Education

BS/BA in Information Technology, Mathematics, or related field

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Middleware platforms

Job description

Build our future together:

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Principal IT Lab Integration Developer (Senior or Principal) to join our IOPS IT team, designing, developing, validating, and supporting integrations between laboratory systems, analytical instruments, enterprise platforms, and data systems within our regulated pharmaceutical environment. In this role, you will combine application development, system integration, data management, and regulatory compliance expertise — partnering with QC, QA, R&D, Manufacturing, and external vendors to enable end-to-end digital lab workflows. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & where:

• Location: Troy, New York, United States
• Work model: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Discover your role:

• Support the design and implementation of the QC Lab Orchestration Layer, enabling workflow coordination across laboratory instruments and middleware; define integration patterns including APIs, event-driven architectures, message queues, and file-based approaches
• Design and develop integrations between instruments and the Orchestration Layer; build and support API-based, file-based, and message-based integrations using REST, SOAP, SFTP, JSON, and XML
• Translate QC business processes into orchestrated digital workflows; develop instrument data capture and automation workflows and configure and support middleware and integration platforms
• Ensure all integrations comply with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and ALCOA+ data integrity requirements; participate in Computer System Validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ documentation and perform impact assessments and change control documentation
• Monitor and troubleshoot integration issues in production environments; provide Level 2/3 support for QC Lab Systems
• Partner with QC Analysts, QA, IT infrastructure, and external vendors; collaborate with QC, R&D, Manufacturing, and QA teams to align integration solutions with business needs
• Support audits and regulatory inspections; ensure scalability, resilience, and performance across all lab integrations

This role requires:

• BS/BA in Information Technology, Mathematics, or a related field
• Senior: 5+ years of relevant experience,
• Principal: 8+ years of relevant experience
• May consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role
• Experience connecting laboratory instruments such as liquid handlers and analyzers to central platforms including LIMS or ELNs to automate data capture and reduce manual transcription
• Knowledge of RESTful APIs, web services, and middleware tools used to bridge communication between orchestration engines and disparate lab hardware
• Proficiency in Python or VBA for customizing automated workflows and data parsing
• Strong understanding of data formats, naming conventions, and data governance to ensure consistent and accurate data delivery across systems
• Experience with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and CSV/CSA practices in a regulated pharmaceutical or biotech environment 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.

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.

Salary Range (annually)

$88,300.00 - $168,500.00