The Preclinical Manufacturing and Process Development department is seeking an experienced professional to operate, maintain, and repair automated low- and ultra-low-temperature biobanks with a total capacity of approximately 4.3 million samples, supporting research and development efforts. In this exciting role, you will be collaborating with teams to manage and distribute large collections of research samples using both manual and automated cold storage technologies. You will also propose innovative ways to sample management workflows, implement preventative maintenance strategies, utilize data-driven decision-making, and evaluate new technologies to advance the collaborative automation of cold storage systems.
A Typical Day in the Role Might Look Like:- Operate, maintain, and repair automated low- and ultra-low-temperature biobanks, ensuring continuous functionality and adherence to operational specifications.
- Collaborate with sample management teams, Facilities Operations, and HVAC teams, vendor, and additional stakeholders to support uninterrupted operation of automated biobanking technologies and timely resolutions when technical troubleshooting is required.
- Assist sample management teams with routine automated sample handling, distribution, and inventory management activities, which includes training team to troubleshoot equipment if/as needed.
- Proactively supervise, document, and analyze equipment performance to ensure systems operate within defined specifications and performance thresholds.
- Develop and prioritize recurring equipment maintenance schedules to minimize downtime and maintain system reliability.
- Identify and implement new strategies and technologies to improve sample management workflows, including automation improvements and novel approaches to data integration.
- Collaborate with IT groups to maintain and optimize existing software interfaces that support sample management capabilities, as well as platforms for acquiring, monitoring, and analyzing system performance data.
- Extensive expertise in automated biobanking cold storage technologies, with a strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, refrigeration, and control systems used in ultra-low-temperature environments.
- Proven ability to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and repair sophisticated automated biobanking cold storage systems, including robotic sample handling systems and associated software interfaces; experience with laboratory robotics and automation platforms is highly desirable.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels within a matrixed organization, including technical teams, management, and external vendors.
- Preferred qualifications include demonstrated leadership abilities, prior mentorship experience, and a track record of successfully managing cross-functional projects or teams.
This role requires a PhD with 0-3 years, a MS with 8+ or a BS with 10+ years proven experience. Experience with Liconic cold storage technologies and BiOLiX software is highly desirable.
Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location. In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/. For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.
Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together. For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.
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.
For roles in which the hired candidate will be working in the U.S., the salary ranges provided are shown in accordance with U.S. law and apply to U.S.-based positions. For roles which will be based in Japan and/or Canada, the salary ranges are shown in accordance with the applicable local law and currency. If you are outside the U.S, Japan or Canada, please speak with your recruiter about salaries and benefits in your location.
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