Senior Lab Automation Software Engineer

Biopharma Careers; Framingham (MA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanofi is seeking a Principal Automation Software Engineer in Framingham, MA to design and deploy software that automates laboratory instruments and data workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and vendors to optimize processes and improve data quality in a fast-paced bioscience setting.

Role emphasizes full‑stack development, instrument control, APIs, and system integration with LIMS/ELN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 5+ years of experience or advanced degree with fewer years.
• Experience developing and deploying full‑stack software for lab automation.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, C#, Java, or JavaScript and API integration.

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 to translate requirements into automation solutions.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues in automated equipment.
• Integrate automation platforms with LIMS, ELN, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Maintain documentation and software validation records.

Skills

Python

C++

C#

Java

JavaScript

REST APIs

Cloud-based applications

Container orchestration

Lab workflows knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Bioengineering

Master’s Degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Hamilton

Dynamic Devices

HighRes Biosolutions

Retisoft

SQL

NoSQL

Git

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Sanofi is seeking a Principal Automation Software Engineer in Framingham, MA to design and deploy software that automates laboratory instruments and data workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and vendors to optimize processes and improve data quality in a fast-paced bioscience setting.

Role emphasizes full‑stack development, instrument control, APIs, and system integration with LIMS/ELN.