Senior Software Engineer - Automation

Who we are

Together, we’re on a mission to make good health more affordable and accessible, to help millions around the world enjoy healthier lives. It’s a mission that bonds our people across nearly 60 countries and a rich, diverse variety of nationalities and backgrounds. Working here means working with the world’s leading manufacturer of generic & innovative medicines, and the proud producer of many of the products on the World Health Organization’s Essential Medicines List. Today, at least 200 million people around the world take one of our medicines every single day. An amazing number, but we’re always looking for new ways to continue making a difference, and new people to make a difference with.

The opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled Senior Software Engineer – Automation to design, develop, and maintain software solutions that drive the automation of laboratory workflows. You will collaborate with scientists, engineers, and IT professionals to integrate robotic systems, laboratory instruments, and data management platforms, enabling high-throughput and reproducible experimentation.

How you’ll spend your day

• Design and implement software to control laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers, robotic arms, and analytical instruments.
• Collaborate with current vendors regarding software updates.
• Develop APIs and middleware to integrate instruments with LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) and data pipelines.
• Collaborate with scientists and lab staff to understand workflow requirements and translate them into scalable automation solutions.
• Write clean, maintainable, and well-documented code in languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
• Troubleshoot and debug hardware-software integration issues in a laboratory setting.
• Implement scheduling and orchestration systems for automated workflows.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., GLP, GMP, Data Integrity) where applicable.
• Participate in code reviews, testing, and validation (IQ, OQ, PQ) of automation systems.
• Maintain version control and documentation for all software projects.
• Develop and train future Junior Software Engineers.

Your experience and qualifications

Are you?

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• Strong problem-solver, with attention to detail.

Do you have?

• 5+ years of experience in software development, preferably in a laboratory or scientific environment.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C#, or Java.
• Experience with laboratory automation platforms (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman Coulter, Opentrons).
• Familiarity with LIMS, ELNs, or other scientific data management systems.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience with respiratory testing laboratory automation (preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory standards and protocols (e.g., HL7, SiLA) (preferred).
• Experience with DevOps practices and CI/CD pipelines (preferred).

If so, we'd value hearing from you!

Reports To

Sr Mgr, Analytical R&D

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