Principal Lab Automation Engineer — Robotics & Data Orchestration

Sanofi Group; Framingham (MA); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Principal Automation Software Engineer in Framingham, MA to join the Bioanalytics Automation Lab. You will design, develop, test, and deploy software to automate lab instruments, robots, and data workflows.

You will integrate instruments, APIs, databases, and cloud-based services while collaborating with scientists and vendors to improve efficiency and data quality. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 5+ years of experience (or higher degrees with fewer

Qualifications

• Education: A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Systems, Electrical Engineering, Bioengineering, or a related field with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• OR Master's Degree in the previous fields mentioned with a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD in the previous fields mentioned with a minimum of 2 years of post-degree industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, and deploy software applications for laboratory automation systems.
• Program and integrate laboratory instruments, liquid handlers, robotic workcells, and peripheral devices.
• Develop instrument control software, APIs, drivers, and workflow orchestration solutions.
• Create automated data collection, processing, and reporting tools.
• Collaborate with scientists and laboratory personnel to understand requirements and translate them into automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues involving automated equipment.
• Integrate laboratory automation platforms with LIMS, ELN, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, user guides, and software validation records.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

REST APIs

Git

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / Engineering / related field

Master's Degree in related field

PhD in related fields

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Principal Automation Software Engineer in Framingham, MA to join the Bioanalytics Automation Lab. You will design, develop, test, and deploy software to automate lab instruments, robots, and data workflows.

You will integrate instruments, APIs, databases, and cloud-based services while collaborating with scientists and vendors to improve efficiency and data quality. The role requires a Bachelor’s in a related field with 5+ years of experience (or higher degrees with fewer