Automation Associate - Automation Core

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals • Tarrytown, GA

10d • $70,300 - $110,100 • Onsite

About The Position

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). The R&D Automation Associate will join the Automation Core Development team and implement and optimize automated processes to address evolving scientific challenges. The role involves collaboration across scientific and engineering functions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
• 0–3 years of relevant experience working with automation systems in a laboratory environment.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and projects with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, including the ability to escalate technical and project-related issues.
• Problem-solving skills to troubleshoot system problems.
• Positive attitude toward learning and recommending improvements to existing processes.

Nice To Haves

• Applicable internship experience or a strong understanding of molecular biology, flow cytometry, genomic, or cell-based assays, particularly for entry-level candidates.
• Experience programming and operating Hamilton liquid handling instruments.
• Knowledge of integrated systems.
• Programming experience using Python or C#.

Responsibilities

• Create, modify, and troubleshoot robotic methods on liquid handling devices, integrated systems, and supporting devices.
• Transfer and revalidate established processes to other Automation Core systems.
• Conduct validation testing of protocols for release into production operations.
• Use JIRA to document and manage assigned tasks and projects.
• Contribute to development team discussions and present work at department meetings.

Benefits

• Competitive and comprehensive total rewards package, which may include annual bonuses or other incentive plans, equity awards, pension or retirement benefits, 401(k) company match, health and wellness programs, fitness centers, insurance benefits, paid time off, and family support benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level