Associate Scientist – Automation Core Full-time

Associate Scientist – Automation Core

The Automation Core is a centralized high-throughput core laboratory that provides automation services to support technology centers across Research & pre-clinical Development (R&pD). We are seeking an enthusiastic and hard-working Associate Scientist to join the Operations team of the Automation Core, where the candidate will be responsible for the daily operation and routine maintenance of a variety of automated systems. The ideal candidate will be passionate about laboratory automation technologies and eager to collaborate across diverse scientific and engineering functions to achieve organizational goals.

As an Associate Scientist a typical day might include:

• Operating and troubleshooting automation methods on standalone and integrated systems, including Hamilton, Opentrons, HighRes, and supporting off-the-shelf laboratory devices (dispensers, plate readers/washers, ODTCs, etc.).
• Collaborating with senior team members to review the reservation calendar and alleviate potential system scheduling conflicts.
• Coordinating sample drop-offs and overall logistics with researchers to ensure lab schedules are maintained.
• Performing vendor recommended instrument maintenance to ensure equipment is in peak operational condition.
• Maintaining overall general laboratory housekeeping responsibilities.

This role might be for you if you:

• Work independently on defined tasks and small projects with guidance and supervision from senior colleagues
• Have excellent organizational and communication skills to escalate issues.
• Possess good problem-solving skills necessary to troubleshoot system problems.
• Enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams in a dynamic research environment.
• Have a positive attitude to learn new workflows and recommend improvements to existing processes.

To be considered for this role:

• Minimum Bachelor's degree in life science or related field.
• 0-2 years of industry experience working with automation systems within a laboratory environment.
• Relevant internship experience or a great understanding of molecular biology, flow cytometry, genomic, or cell-based assays are highly beneficial for entry level candidates.
• Experience operating liquid handling instruments (E.g., Hamilton STAR) and knowledge of integrated systems is preferred.

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, nationality, national or ethnic origin, civil status, age, citizenship status, membership of the Traveler community, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, familial status, marital or registered civil partnership status, pregnancy or parental status, gender identity, gender reassignment, military or veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The Company will also provide reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities or chronic illnesses of an otherwise qualified applicant for employment, unless the accommodation would impose undue hardship on the operation of the Company's business.