6 hours 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.
