Robotics Software Engineer - Cell Therapy Automation (Hybrid)

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

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