Manager of Automation

Location

Swiftwater, PA

About the Role

The Manager of Automation plays a critical role in driving automation strategies for multiplexed ligand‑binding assays, essential to advancing Global Clinical Immunology’s goals of enhancing operational efficiency and expediting data delivery. This role involves designing bioanalytical methods compatible with automation platforms and leading the development, qualification, and validation of these methods. The Manager collaborates with clinical testing groups to ensure smooth integration into high‑throughput environments, may serve as a junior member on project teams or departmental working groups, and may indirectly oversee non‑exempt personnel to meet departmental and company milestones.

About Sanofi

Sanofi is an R&D‑driven, AI‑powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system and innovative pipeline enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions worldwide. In Vaccines, we help advance prevention on a global scale and shape the future of immunization.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 3+ years of industry experience in bioanalytical assay development, data analysis, and automation; OR Master’s degree in Biological Sciences or a related field with 1+ years of industry experience.
• Internship or co‑op experience will be considered.

Additional Qualifications

• Familiarity with Hamilton automated platforms.
• Experience with ligand‑binding assays such as ELISA, Luminex, MSD.
• Strong written skills for creating clear procedures, deviation investigations, plans, test cases, and reports.
• Effective verbal communication to act as a liaison between groups/stakeholders (e.g., GCI and Automation Center of Excellence).
• Creative and abstract thinking; ability to develop and implement innovative, efficient solutions.
• Focus on deadlines and deliverables.
• Understanding of GXP practices and procedures.
• Excellent technical, analytical, and judgment skills with a strong operational focus.
• Excellent interpersonal, scientific, and communication skills (written/oral).

Responsibilities

• Design bioanalytical methods compatible with automation platforms and lead their development, qualification, and validation, focusing on ligand‑binding assays.
• Troubleshoot issues that arise with automated platforms.
• Plan and oversee day‑to‑day operations and activities for one or more laboratories/projects under management direction.
• Maintain laboratory resources (materials, reagents, equipment, facilities) to meet objectives; evaluate performance metrics and communicate results to senior management; optimize performance based on metrics.
• Support a quality‑compliant testing environment, including laboratories, equipment, reagents, training, documentation, methods, and personnel.
• Train coworkers on laboratory methods, procedures, and techniques; assist with generation of training modules as needed.
• Generate project documentation such as protocols, reports, operating procedures, regulatory correspondence, and presentations.
• Support departmental quality by providing documentation, investigation, and closure of quality items, including change controls, deviations, and CAPAs.

Benefits

• Opportunities for career growth through promotions, lateral moves, and international assignments.
• Comprehensive rewards package recognizing contributions.
• Health and wellbeing benefits, including high‑quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs, and at least 14 weeks of gender‑neutral parental leave.
• Work at the forefront of AI‑driven research, smart manufacturing, and groundbreaking mRNA platforms.
• Contribute to global vaccination efforts protecting half a billion people annually.
• Eligibility to participate in Sanofi employee benefit programs.