Scientist, Automation Specialist

Job Title: Scientist, Automation Specialist

Location: Framingham, MA, Waltham, MA

About the Job

Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our Bioanalytics Automation Lab as a Senior Scientist and you’ll applying modern robotics to expedite the drug development process at Sanofi.

The Bioanalytics Automation Lab is looking for a Scientist, Automation Specialist to join our team. The individual in this role will be responsible for programming liquid handlers and other common laboratory automation equipment. The position will require the individual to collaborate with scientists and Automation Core staff to transfer manual processes to automated systems and validate the results. The successful candidate will assist with the build, development, training, and maintenance of automation systems designed to support mAb and genomic-based analytical protocols.

We are an innovative global healthcare company with one purpose: to chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives. We’re also a company where you can flourish and grow your career, with countless opportunities to explore, make connections with people, and stretch the limits of what you thought was possible. Ready to get started?

 Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Sanofi scientists and automation team members to transfer manual assays to automation systems.

• Build, program, and maintain automation systems to execute biological assays.

• Perform experiments to confirm the functionality and performance of automation systems, identify issues, and implement improvements.

• Train and support Sanofi scientists on automation systems and equipment.

• Document all work associated with development of automated systems.

• Coordinate with vendors to schedule maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions of automation systems.

About You

Experience:

• Must have proven track record of developing liquid handler methods using Hamilton’s Venus software.

• Experience with a wide range of laboratory automation equipment (PF400 Arms, plate peelers/sealers, capper/decappers, bulk dispensers, centrifuges, etc.)

• Strong understanding of drug development assays and workflows, with the ability to translate them to automation systems.

• Understanding of scheduling software (Cellario, Green Button Go, Genera)

Soft and technical skills:​

• Expertise in computer programming (Java, Python, R, Javascript, C++)

• Experience in backend technologies (SQL, No-SQL/MongoDB)

• Understanding of device communications (SPI, TCP)

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in science Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.

Languages: English

Why Choose Us?

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.

• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.

• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.

• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

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US and Puerto Rico Residents Only

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

North America Applicants Only

The salary range for this position is:

$84,000.00 - $121,333.33

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK.