R&D Automation Engineer

Role Summary

R&D Automation Engineer to join the Development team of the Automation Core. Collaborate with Regeneron researchers to transform validated benchtop assays into functional automated high-throughput processes on integrated systems. Willing to work in a fast paced team-oriented environment to support therapeutic focus areas and core technology groups in Research & pre-clinical Development.

Responsibilities

• Creating, modifying, and troubleshooting robotic methods on liquid handling devices (e.g., Hamilton STAR) and integrated systems (e.g., HighRes Biosolutions), plus supporting devices.
• Conducting validation testing of developed protocols to ensure qualification for release into operations.
• Transferring and revalidating established processes to other Automation Core systems.
• Working with instrument vendors and internal system support to implement hardware/software upgrades and changes to existing platforms.
• Providing hands-on training to team members on new equipment, methods, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Required: Minimum Bachelor‚Äôs/Master‚Äôs in life science, engineering, computer science, or related field with 3‚Äì5+ years of experience working with automation systems in a research laboratory environment.
• Preferred: Wet lab experience and understanding of molecular biology, genomics, or cell-based assays.
• Required: Experience in programming and operating liquid handling methods.
• Preferred: Programming in Venus and developing and implementing methods utilizing Cellario.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Python and C#, robotic integrations, and databases.
• Beneficial: Familiarity with commonly integrated laboratory devices from Azenta, Agilent, Inheco, Revvity, etc.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with some supervision
• Strong multi-tasking and prioritization across multiple development stages
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment
• Strong problem-solving skills to troubleshoot technical issues
• Passion for laboratory automation technologies and contributing to design, development, and deployment of integration projects