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**Job title** **:** _Scientist – Automation Specialist_

**Location:** Waltham, MA

**Job type:** Full Time

About the job

_The Bioanalytics Automation Lab is looking for an automation specialist to join our team. The individual in this role will be responsible for programming liquid handlers and other common laboratory automation equipment. The position will require the individual to collaborate with scientists and Automation Core staff to transfer manual processes to automated systems and validate the results. The successful candidate will assist with the build, development, training, and maintenance of automation systems designed to support mAb and genomic-based analytical protocols._

_Are you ready to shape the future of medicine? The race is on to speed up drug discovery and development to find answers for patients and their families. Your skills could be critical in helping our teams accelerate progress. Join our_ _Bioanalytics Automation Lab as a Scientist and you’ll applying modern robotics to expedite the drug development process at Sanofi._

Main responsibilities:

+ Collaborate with Sanofi scientists and automation team members to transfer manual assays to automation systems.

+ Build, program, and maintain automation systems to execute biological assays.

+ Perform experiments to confirm the functionality and performance of automation systems, identify issues, and implement improvements.

+ Train and support Sanofi scientists on automation systems and equipment.

+ Document all work associated with development of automated systems.

+ Coordinate with vendors to schedule maintenance and troubleshoot malfunctions of automation systems.

_About you_

+ **Experience** :

+ _Must have proven track record of developing liquid handler methods using Hamilton’s Venus software._

+ _Experience with a wide range of laboratory automation equipment (PF400 Arms, plate peelers/sealers, capper/decappers, bulk dispensers, centrifuges, etc.)_

+ _Strong understanding of drug development assays and workflows, with the ability to translate them to automation systems._

+ _Experience with Cellario scheduling software (or comparable)_

+ **Soft and technical skills** :

+ Expertise in computer programming (Java, Python, R, Javascript, C++)

+ Experience in backend technologies (SQL, No-SQL/MongoDB)

+ Understanding of device communications (SPI, TCP)

+ **Education** : Bachelor's degree with at least 4+ years or master’s degree with 2+ years of science in Biotechnology, Engineering, Chemistry, or related fields.

+ **Languages** : English

Pursue progress, discover extraordinary

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

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Pursue** **_progress_** **, discover** **_extraordinary_

Better is out there. Better medications, better outcomes, better science. But progress doesn’t happen without people – people from different backgrounds, in different locations, doing different roles, all united by one thing: a desire to make miracles happen. So, let’s be those people.

At Sanofi, we provide equal opportunities to all regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, ability or gender identity.

Watch our ALL IN video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SkpDBZ-CJKw&t=67s) and check out our Diversity Equity and Inclusion actions at sanofi.com (https://www.sanofi.com/en/our-responsibility/equality-and-inclusiveness) !

_US and Puerto Rico Residents Only_

Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employers committed to a culturally inclusive and diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; natural or protective hairstyles; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.

_North America Applicants Only_

The salary range for this position is:

$84.000,00 - $121.333,33

All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. Additional benefits information can be found through the LINK (https://benefits.sanofiusallwell.com/fleet/public/index/ba511bf8-5c32-4828-9861-ab985fffab90/?cid=sanofi) .

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With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe. Discover more about us visiting www.sanofi.com or via our movie We are Sanofi (https://youtu.be/96EwNjb1TLo)

As an organization, we change the practice of medicine; reinvent the way we work; and enable people to be their best versions in career and life. We are constantly moving and growing, making sure our people grow with us. Our working environment helps us build a dynamic and inclusive workplace operating on trust and respect and allows employees to live the life they want to live.

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