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IT Laboratory Technical Engineer

Marcy-l'Étoile, France
Lyon, France
Permanent Date posted Sep. 27, 2024
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IT Laboratory Technical Engineer

  • Location: Marcy l’Etoile FR
  • Job type: Permanent

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About the job

The R&D Laboratory and Plant operations team is responsible for the integration and digital operation of laboratory equipment for Research & CMC.

You will directly contribute to the acceleration of R&D projects in cutting-edge cell therapy by bringing your expertise in laboratory system management, business workflow analysis, and laboratory instrument integration.

The role is based in Marcy l’Etoile France, you will be part of a global team and collaborate with the other Sanofi R&D sites globally (Belgium, United States, France, Germany, …)

Main responsibilities:

  • Enable business to efficiently operate the laboratory and production equipment taking into account alignment with regulatory frameworks (GxP), technical and security standards.
  • Collaborate with the different departments on the full lifecycle of new (digital) laboratory solutions.
  • Operate & coordinate activities within a global model with standard services (service desk, application management, infrastructure management), with the scientists, the manufacturing team and respective laboratory equipment vendors to keep the digital laboratory and production environment up-to-date and available.
  • Have a key responsibility to evaluate lab integration requests for new innovative lab technologies based on a cost-benefit analysis, technical feasibility, and will develop architecture and technical recommendations based on R&D demand/opportunities.
  • Be an active contributor to projects within Digital & Digital R&D with regard to structured and automated acquisition of data generated in the labs.
  • Implement the lab equipment integration and automation processes to securely register FAIR data in core solutions leveraging new cloud-based technologies, agile methodology and partnering with implementation teams.

About you

Experience:

  • Strong technical background (Windows, Network, GPO,…), Linux is a plus.
  • Proven direct work experience in lab operations, either in R&D or manufacturing environment.
  • Working knowledge of current technologies & methods related to automation.
  • Experience working in a GxP-regulated environment (21 CFR part 11 / GAMP 5).
  • Bachelor’s degree in computing, computer science or a technical and/or scientific discipline.

Why choose us?

  • Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
  • Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, with international mobility options.
  • Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and supports your wellbeing.
  • Comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare and gender-neutral parental leave.
  • Play a pivotal role in setting best practices within our cutting-edge GenAI engineering team.

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We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and committed to offering an interview to candidates who request to be considered under the Scheme and meet the minimum requirements required for this role.

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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. You can be one of those people. Chasing change, embracing new ideas and exploring all the opportunities we have to offer. Let’s pursue progress. And let’s discover extraordinary together.

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

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