Lab Automation Engineer

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Job title:Lab Automation Engineer

Location: On-Site (Marcy L’étoile), France
Type:Permanent,Full-time,Hybrid

About the job

Automation Engineer position is support role in executing and advancing high-throughput automated assays and processes within Sanofi's Vaccine Research and Development environment. This position focuses on designing and implementing robotic platforms and data processing solutions that enhance R&D scientist efficiency, enabling them to concentrate on the critical science of vaccine development, assessment, and implementation. The position requires experienced-level proficiency in biology, engineering, and laboratory automation programming to drive innovation and automation excellence. By bridging automation understanding with technical expertise, the Automation Engineer directly contributes to accelerating vaccine discovery and development timelines while maintaining the highest standards of quality and precision.

Main responsibilities

Automation Engineer is laboratory support role with responsibilities focused on supporting laboratory and data automation projects.  This position is responsible for executing tasks in the development of automated assays and supporting automation platforms in both research laboratory & GxP environments. Duties include programming of liquid handlers and automation software, operating automation equipment/platforms, assisting in the development of automated protocols and methods, training of laboratory staff on automated equipment use, maintaining automation equipment, and presentation of data and results (written and oral).  Automation Engineers are responsible for developing and programming methods for the project teams, working directly with the research scientist during development & optimization of automated experiments, and troubleshooting obstacles by leveraging their knowledge, experience, and awareness of current techniques described in the literature.

Laboratory Automation and Assay development (65%)

·       Aid in the development and adaptation of new and existing automation protocols for experimental and analytical assays.

·       Program & test automation equipment to perform assigned methods and experiments in alignment with project objectives.

·       Utilize a broad array of automation-based & biological techniques to effectively implement & trouble shoot automated laboratory and data management solutions.

·       Assist and guide scientific staff in the loading and performance of automated development or production assays.   

·       Prepare and write support manuals, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation documents for applications or work processes.

Operations (20%)

·       Responsibility for performing general maintenance, cleaning, and servicing of automation equipment to meet HSE, site, and GxP compliance.  

·       Manage automation consumables and equipment to ensure platforms operate without issues.

·       Provide guidance, training, and assistance to research staff on the proper use of automation equipment Responsible for troubleshooting& resolving day to day automation technical issue to maintain platform utilization.

Teamwork/Collaboration (10%)

·       Participate in research teams to aid in the develop and execution of automation projects.

·       Collaborate with both automation and research team members to successfully achieve goals within the automation and project teams.

Scientific Knowledge (5%)

·       Maintain a broad knowledge of automation concepts, practices, and procedures and can critically evaluate relevant literature with respect to applicable projects.

About you

Required Qualifications

List the qualifications that are required to be qualified for the position.

·       Demonstrate advanced automation knowledge and programming capabilities on Hamilton liquid handlers and scheduling based software or equivalence. 

·       The engineer is proficient in preparing, executing, optimizing, and troubleshooting automated laboratory assays.

·       Strong problem solving, quantitative, debugging, and documentation skill sets to work independently supporting projects.

·       Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills for collaborating with end users and other developers.

·       Education: M.Sc. with 2 years of relevant experience or B.Sc. with 4 years of relevant automation experience.

·       College Degree should be in engineering, bioengineering, physical, computer science or applied science field.

·       Cross functional competencies and knowledge in biology, engineering, automation and programming.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Programming and hardware knowledge with Hamilton based instruments.

·       Operational knowledge of immunoassay-based instruments such as plate washers, Octet, Luminex, MesoScale, Biotek, Cytomat and Multi-mode plate readers. 

·       Programming knowledge in .NET (C#), Java Script, SQL server, are highly desired.…

·       Advanced knowledge with source control softwares (Github)

·       Operational experience with laboratory automation equipment including plate washers, decappers, robotic arms, automated incubators, and miscellaneous deck-based liquid handling devices.

·       Experience with Molecular Device Softmax Pro software or equivalent in developing analysis protocols.

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