Process Development Engineer II Analytics Automation

Regeneron Pharmaceuticals•Tarrytown, GA

3d•$93,900 - $153,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development department is seeking an experienced professional to operate, maintain, and repair automated low- and ultra-low-temperature biobanks with a total capacity of approximately 4.3 million samples, supporting research and development efforts. In this exciting role, you will be collaborating with teams to manage and distribute large collections of research samples using both manual and automated cold storage technologies. You will also propose innovative ways to sample management workflows, implement preventative maintenance strategies, utilize data-driven decision-making, and evaluate new technologies to advance the collaborative automation of cold storage systems.

Requirements

Extensive expertise in automated biobanking cold storage technologies, with a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control systems used in ultra-low-temperature environments.
Proven ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated automated biobanking cold storage systems, including robotic sample handling systems and associated software interfaces.
Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels within a matrixed organization, including technical teams, management, and external vendors.
MS with 3-5 or a BS with 5-7+ years proven experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience with laboratory robotics and automation platforms is highly desirable.
Demonstrated leadership abilities.
Prior mentorship experience.
A track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects or teams.
Experience with Liconic cold storage technologies and BiOLiX software is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, and repair automated low- and ultra-low-temperature biobanks, ensuring continuous functionality and adherence to operational specifications.
Collaborate with sample management teams, Facilities Operations, and HVAC teams, vendor, and additional stakeholders to support uninterrupted operation of automated biobanking technologies and timely resolutions when technical troubleshooting is required.
Assist sample management teams with routine automated sample handling, distribution, and inventory management activities, which includes training team to troubleshoot equipment if/as needed.
Proactively supervise, document, and analyze equipment performance to ensure systems operate within defined specifications and performance thresholds.
Develop and prioritize recurring equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
Identify and implement new strategies and technologies to improve sample management workflows, including automation improvements and novel approaches to data integration.
Collaborate with IT groups to maintain and optimize existing software interfaces that support sample management capabilities, as well as platforms for acquiring, monitoring, and analyzing system performance data.