Sanofi

Principal Automation Software Engineer

Sanofi
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1 month ago
Waltham, MA, USA or Framingham, MA, USAStaff+

Base Salary

$122k - $177k/yr

Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software applications for laboratory automation systems.
  • Program and integrate laboratory instruments, liquid handlers, robotic workcells, and peripheral devices.
  • Develop instrument control software, APIs, drivers, and workflow orchestration solutions.
  • Create automated data collection, processing, and reporting tools.
  • Collaborate with scientists, laboratory personnel, engineers, and vendors to translate requirements into automation solutions.
  • Troubleshoot hardware, software, and communication issues involving automated equipment.
  • Integrate laboratory automation platforms with LIMS, ELN, databases, and enterprise systems.
  • Develop technical documentation, user guides, and software validation records.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a listed technical field with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree with at least 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD with at least 2 years of post-degree industry experience.
  • Candidates from other technical disciplines with demonstrated software development experience in the pharmaceutical or life sciences industry may also be considered.
  • Professional experience developing and deploying full-stack software solutions for laboratory automation platforms.
  • Proficiency in one or more of Python, C++, C#, Java, or JavaScript.
  • Hands-on experience with hardware and instrument integration, APIs, databases, network communications, REST APIs, cloud-based applications, and container orchestration platforms.
  • Knowledge of laboratory workflows in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, or life sciences environments.
  • Familiarity with laboratory informatics systems such as LIMS, ELN, SDMS, or similar platforms.
  • Preferred experience with Hamilton, Dynamic Devices, HighRes Biosolutions, Retisoft, or comparable laboratory automation integrators.
  • Preferred experience with SQL and NoSQL databases, Git-based version control, GxP or other regulated environments, and robotic automation technologies.
  • Strong problem-solving, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to support life-changing treatments and contribute to Sanofi’s science and drug development mission.
  • Cross-functional collaboration, stretch roles, internal career moves, and development opportunities.
  • Inclusive, high-performing teams and employee benefit programs.
  • Onsite role in Framingham, Massachusetts.

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About Sanofi

10,000+ employees

Sanofi is a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer that discovers, develops, and commercializes prescription medicines, vaccines, and consumer healthcare products for patients and healthcare systems worldwide. Its portfolio and pipeline span immunology, oncology, rare diseases and blood disorders, neurology, diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and vaccines. The company is publicly traded and headquartered in Paris, France, with large-scale R&D and manufacturing operations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

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