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# Principal Automation Systems Administrator, Manufacturing & Lab Support

- **Company:** Regeneron
- **Location:** Menands, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $92,200.0 - $176,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Network Architecture, Software Engineering, Computerised Systems, Network Server, GXP
- **Published:** August 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.biospace.com/logon?PipelinedPage=%2Fjob%2F3071347%2Fprincipal-automation-systems-administrator-manufacturing-and-lab-support%3FAction%3DContinueJobApplication%23application-form

## About the Role

* Direct experience in a pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility preferred
 * Advanced experience configuring and troubleshooting control, monitoring, and product release testing systems including design and installation
 * Advanced experience troubleshooting network infrastructure and server-based systems
 * Current knowledge of cGMP biotech and pharma operations, regulatory and quality policies, procedures, and documentation methods
 * Strong project management capabilities with the ability to lead changing priorities and make timely decisions across multiple departments and workstreams

This role requires:

 * BS/BA in Science, Engineering, or a related field
 * Principal Automation Systems Administrator: 8+ years of relevant experience
 * Staff Automation Systems Administrator: 10+ years of relevant experience
 * May consider equivalent combination of education and experience. Level is determined based on qualifications relevant to the role
 * Gowning: Full cleanroom attire (Examples may include: including laundered undergarments, gown, facemask, hairnet, safety glasses, safety shoes and booties, latex gloves and the use of sanitizing agents during gowning process including IPA)
 * Ability to remove jewelry, make-up and nail adornments when wearing cleanroom attire
 * Ability to perform physical requirements for entirety of shift (up to 10 hours) in a clean room environment
 * Some physical requirements can include but not limited to: bending, climbing, crawling, kneeling, reaching, reaching overhead, sitting, squatting, walking, standing, driving, hand manipulation and ability to lift/push/pull up to 50lbs

## Description

At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking a Principal Automation Systems Administrator to join our IOPS team, providing technical leadership in the configuration and administration of automated and computerized systems, servers, and network infrastructure across our manufacturing and laboratory operations. In this role, you will serve as the technical SME bridging Automation and the business driving validation, continuous improvement, and strategic vendor partnerships while collaborating with Engineering, Quality, IT, and cross-functional teams across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing, science-driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.
When & where:

 * Location: Menands, New York, United States
 * Work model: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Discover your role:

 * Develop system hardware and software specifications, code, and networking configurations and standards to meet cGMP and procedural requirements across IOPS
 * Provide advanced technical automation support, troubleshooting, and investigations in accordance with established SOPs, GAMP 5 guidelines, and departmental practices
 * Lead system SAT/FAT, validation, qualification, and improvement efforts; manage small to large interdepartmental and global projects related to corrective action, software and hardware improvement, and new equipment or infrastructure
 * Initiate, author, and review Software Lifecycle Documentation, SOPs, Change Controls, EOEs, NOEs, DNFs, risk assessments, impact statements, and corrective and preventive action plans
 * Act as technical liaison between Automation and the business, independently identifying alternative solutions to ambiguous problems and driving continuous improvement in processes, procedures, and architecture standards
 * Support selection and assessment of strategic automation partners and vendors; manage vendor relationships and deliverables in alignment with regulatory and business requirements
 * Provide training and mentoring to Engineering, Automation, and external departments; may supervise or mentor direct reports and contractors within the department


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