Senior Automation Engineer - Process Chemistry Lab

1d1 day ago

Sanofi

Cambridge, US · Full-time · $100,500 – $145,167

About this role

As an Automation Engineer within our Process Engineering & modeling team, you'll translate laboratory workflows into robust automated protocols and optimize existing automation infrastructure. Serve as the in-house expert for custom robotics and system orchestration to advance pharmaceutical development. Lead evaluation and implementation of new automated systems for process characterization.

Program and develop automated laboratory systems, supporting software development and deployment to automate workflows. Integrate analytical instruments with laboratory software and ensure seamless communication with Sanofi's internal data management services. Evaluate and select automation platforms and robotics systems suited for chemical and analytical workflows.

Work closely with laboratory teams including process chemists, engineers, and the high-throughput experimentation team. Foster strong partnerships with scientists to deeply understand their research processes. Collaborate with process chemistry teams to identify automation opportunities.

Assist in developing digital twins for batch and continuous processes and implement Model Predictive Control systems leveraging advanced process models. Troubleshoot and maintain automated systems for consistent performance. Join Sanofi’s R&D where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research to drive breakthroughs for millions.

Requirements

Expertise in translating laboratory workflows into automated protocols for process chemistry
Proficiency in programming and developing automated laboratory systems and robotics
Experience integrating analytical instruments with laboratory software and data management services
Knowledge of evaluating automation platforms for chemical and analytical workflows
Familiarity with high-throughput experimentation tools like liquid handlers and solid dispensers
Skills in developing digital twins and Model Predictive Control for chemical processes
Ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex automated lab systems
Experience providing technical documentation and presentations for cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

Design, develop, and deploy cutting-edge automated systems, robotics, instrumentation, and digital workflows to enhance lab productivity
Program and develop automated laboratory systems, including software development and integration of analytical instruments
Evaluate and select automation platforms and robotics systems suited for chemical and analytical workflows
Assist in development and deployment of digital twins for batch and continuous processes aligned with Quality by Design principles
Implement and scale Model Predictive Control systems to optimize performance and maintain product quality
Integrate high-throughput experimentation tools such as liquid handlers, solid dispensers, and analytical instruments
Troubleshoot and maintain automated systems to ensure consistent and reliable performance
Provide technical presentations to project teams and document work in technical reports

Benefits

Join an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives
Contribute to deep immunoscience and innovative pipeline developing medicines and vaccines
Advance automation capabilities towards a self-automated process chemistry lab
Drive breakthroughs that turn the impossible into possible for millions