Robotics Software Engineer – Cell Therapy Automation

Scorpion Therapeutics; California (MD); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is expanding its team to deploy and operate robotic clusters within a GMP cell therapy manufacturing environment. The role focuses on IT/OT integration, automation, and cybersecurity to ensure robust production processes across systems such as MES, LIMS, and ELN.

The candidate will design and maintain OT/IT network architecture, implement Zero Trust controls based on ISA-62443, and support automation programming and vendor platforms while coordinating with FAT/SAT activities for a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in computer science or related field.
• 5+ years supporting automation and manufacturing IT systems.
• Experience with MES (PAS-X, TULIP), LIMS, ELN.
• Strong cybersecurity expertise including Zero Trust and ISA-62443.

Responsibilities

• design and maintain OT/IT network architecture
• implement cybersecurity controls per Zero Trust and ISA-62443 standards
• support automation programming and vendor software platforms
• ensure seamless integration with manufacturing systems (MES, LIMS, ELN)
• manage data integrity and electronic batch records
• support IoT environmental monitoring
• develop disaster recovery plans
• coordinate FAT/SAT activities

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Cybersecurity

Zero Trust

ISA-62443

GxP knowledge

FDA 21 CFR Part 11

Cloud platforms

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

PAS-X

TULIP

LIMS

ELN

GAMP 5

Job description

Role

Support the deployment and operation of robotic clusters within AstraZeneca's GMP cell therapy manufacturing environment, focusing on IT/OT integration, automation, and cybersecurity.

Responsibilities

• design and maintain OT/IT network architecture
• implement cybersecurity controls per Zero Trust and ISA-62443 standards
• support automation programming and vendor software platforms
• ensure seamless integration with manufacturing systems (MES, LIMS, ELN)
• manage data integrity and electronic batch records
• support IoT environmental monitoring
• develop disaster recovery plans
• and coordinate FAT/SAT activities

Requirements

• bachelor’s in computer science or related field
• 5+ years supporting automation and manufacturing IT systems
• strong cybersecurity expertise including Zero Trust, ISA-62443
• experience with MES (PAS-X, TULIP), LIMS, ELN
• proficiency in Python, C++, or C#
• knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GxP, and pharmaceutical data integrity
• cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• excellent project management and communication skills

Preferred

experience in advanced manufacturing, validation frameworks (GAMP 5), DevSecOps, and agile methodologies.

HighValue

cell therapy (GMP, robotics, automation, cybersecurity, cloud), supporting deployment from FAT through ongoing production, global scope, cross-functional collaboration.

WorkSetup

hybrid in-person with flexible scheduling.