Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) (contract)
About the role
Title: Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+)
Pay range: $75-$98 per hour (CAD)
Work Schedule**:** 1st shift 8:00 am-4:00 Mon-Fri
Location: Toronto, Ontario 100% on site
Contract Length: 8 months
Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) for an 8-month contract. This position is highly hands-on and Hamilton-centric. The core value of the role is the independent design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4+, with responsibility for both technical execution and automation work management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and schedule automation activities, including intake, prioritization, and workflow planning
- Maintain Kanban boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums with stakeholders
- Independently design and develop robotic protocols using Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers
- Develop and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols, including automated calculations and data outputs
- Integrate laboratory systems using tools such as Green Button Go or Genera
- Support assay automation (e.g., ELISA, protein assays) in pharma/biopharma environments
- Document user stories, programming notes, and identify process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate lab processes into automated workflows
- Ensure data accuracy, structure, and stewardship across automated systems
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree (preferred) in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on laboratory automation experience
- Strong expertise with Hamilton liquid handling systems
- Proven ability to optimize and scale automated workflows
Technical Skills
- Hamilton liquid handling & workflow automation
- Venus 4+ programming
- Python and/or JavaScript for automation scripting
- Instrument integration (e.g., Green Button Go, Genera)
- SoftMax Pro or similar assay software
- Data pipelines and database management (SQL/NoSQL)
- Systems integration across lab instruments
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to lead initiatives and manage priorities
- Analytical problem-solving mindset
- Team-oriented with cross-functional experience
Not the right fit? Search for Laboratory Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto, ON
About Sanofi
We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Interactions with this account must comply with the Terms: https://bit.ly/sanofi-terms
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Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) (contract)
About the role
Title: Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+)
Pay range: $75-$98 per hour (CAD)
Work Schedule**:** 1st shift 8:00 am-4:00 Mon-Fri
Location: Toronto, Ontario 100% on site
Contract Length: 8 months
Sanofi’s contingent workforce program, FLEXT Direct, is seeking a Laboratory Automation Engineer (Hamilton / Venus 4+) for an 8-month contract. This position is highly hands-on and Hamilton-centric. The core value of the role is the independent design, programming, optimization, and delivery of Hamilton liquid handling automation using Venus 4+, with responsibility for both technical execution and automation work management.
Responsibilities
- Manage and schedule automation activities, including intake, prioritization, and workflow planning
- Maintain Kanban boards, Jira tickets, and lead weekly scrums with stakeholders
- Independently design and develop robotic protocols using Venus 4+ for Hamilton liquid handlers
- Develop and maintain SoftMax Pro protocols, including automated calculations and data outputs
- Integrate laboratory systems using tools such as Green Button Go or Genera
- Support assay automation (e.g., ELISA, protein assays) in pharma/biopharma environments
- Document user stories, programming notes, and identify process improvements
- Collaborate cross-functionally to translate lab processes into automated workflows
- Ensure data accuracy, structure, and stewardship across automated systems
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree (preferred) in robotics, mechanical engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of hands-on laboratory automation experience
- Strong expertise with Hamilton liquid handling systems
- Proven ability to optimize and scale automated workflows
Technical Skills
- Hamilton liquid handling & workflow automation
- Venus 4+ programming
- Python and/or JavaScript for automation scripting
- Instrument integration (e.g., Green Button Go, Genera)
- SoftMax Pro or similar assay software
- Data pipelines and database management (SQL/NoSQL)
- Systems integration across lab instruments
Soft Skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder collaboration
- Ability to lead initiatives and manage priorities
- Analytical problem-solving mindset
- Team-oriented with cross-functional experience
Not the right fit? Search for Laboratory Automation Engineer jobs in Toronto, ON
About Sanofi
We are Sanofi, an innovative global healthcare company. We chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Our team, across some 100 countries, is dedicated to transforming the practice of medicine by working to turn the impossible into the possible. We provide potentially life-changing treatment options and life-saving vaccine protection to millions of people globally, while putting sustainability and social responsibility at the center of our ambitions.
Interactions with this account must comply with the Terms: https://bit.ly/sanofi-terms