Automation Associate

Automation Core

Build our future together:

The Automation Core is a centralized high-throughput core laboratory that provides automation services to research groups and technology centers across Research & pre-clinical Development (R&pD). We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working R&D Automation Associate to join the Development team of the Automation Core, where you will be responsible for implementing and optimizing automated processes to address evolving scientific challenges. The ideal candidate will be passionate about laboratory automation technologies and eager to collaborate across diverse scientific and engineering functions to achieve our organizational goals.

When & where:

Location: Tarrytown, NY

Discover your role:

• Creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotic methods on liquid handling devices (E.g., Hamilton STAR, etc.), integrated systems (E.g., HighRes, etc.), and supporting devices.

• Transferring and revalidating established processes to other Automation Core systems.

• Conducting validation testing of protocols for release into production operations.

• Utilizing JIRA to accurately document and manage assigned tasks and projects.

• Contributing to development team discussions and presenting work at department meetings.

This role requires:

• Can work independently on defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior colleagues.

• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.

• Have strong organizational and communication skills to escalate technical and project-related issues.

• Possess good problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot system problems.

• Have a positive attitude to learn and recommend improvements to existing processes.

• A minimum Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, computer science, or related field with 0-3 years of relevant experience working with automation systems within a laboratory environment.

• Applicable internship experience or a strong understanding of molecular biology, flow cytometry, genomic, or cell-based assays are highly beneficial for entry level candidates.

• Preferred: Experience in programming and operating Hamilton liquid handling instruments.

• Preferred: Knowledge of integrated systems.

• Preferred: Programming experience utilizing Python or C#.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We are committed to building a workplace with an inclusive culture. Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all  qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.

Where necessary, we disclose salary ranges for roles in all countries in which we operate.  The final offer will be determined within the relevant range based on the country of employment, specific role level, and your skills and experience. In some countries, collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) may apply and influence certain elements of pay or benefits.  Regeneron offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package which may include, depending on country and role: annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits (e.g. medical, dental, vision, life and disability), paid time off, and family support benefits. For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the U.S., please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other locations, additional information will be provided during the recruitment process.  If you have any questions, please speak with your recruiter. 

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For jobs in Canada: this posting is for an existing position.

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