Senior Automation Systems Administrator - Infrastructure
About The Position
At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an Automation System Administrator to join our IOPS team, supporting the administration and compliance of automated and computerized system software and firmware across our biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment. In this role, you will specify and maintain software configurations for process, monitoring, and testing systems — ensuring systems remain in a qualified and compliant state throughout their lifecycle — while collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality Control, and cross-functional teams. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
Requirements
- BS/BA in Science, Engineering, or a related field
- Automation Systems Administrator: 2+ years of relevant experience
- Senior Automation Systems Administrator: 5+ years of relevant experience
- May consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role
Nice To Haves
- Experience with process control systems and product release testing systems in a regulated manufacturing or laboratory environment preferred
- Familiarity with Ignition, MQTT brokers, HiveMQ, HighByte, or other similar platforms a plus
- Solid understanding of System Design Lifecycle and Quality Risk Management
- Familiarity with regulatory and quality policies, procedures, and documentation methods in a cGMP environment
Responsibilities
- Administer system applications including user access control, user groups, and security settings; monitor data backup and archival to ensure systems meet defined RTO and RPO targets
- Maintain configuration management and recipe and method management; conduct system integration with existing platforms such as LIMS and Historian
- Ensure systems remain in a compliant state by processing change control requests including requirement and design specifications, test plans, technical evaluations, and quality risk assessments
- Author impact statements, Configuration Specifications, risk assessments, SOPs, Work Instructions, policies, and corrective and preventive action plans
- Support and lead system SAT/FAT, validation, and qualification efforts; participate in, lead, or author investigations and root cause analyses for non-compliance issues
- Provide end-user support including system functionality training, application-level troubleshooting, and hardware support in coordination with vendors
- Lead aspects of work for contractors and provide guidance as applicable; drive continuous process improvement across automation systems and procedures
- Evaluate new software for functional equivalence and support validation activities to demonstrate suitability across the system lifecycle
Benefits
- 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
- family support benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
