IT Laboratory Technical Engineer
Montpellier, France Regular Posted on Apr. 20, 2026 Closing on Apr. 28, 2026 Salary Range EUR 48,000.00 - 64,000.00Le contenu du poste est libellé en anglais car il nécessite de nombreuses interactions avec nos filiales à l’international, l'anglais étant la langue de travail.
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Job title:IT Laboratory Technical Engineer
Location: Montpellier, France
Type:Permanent,Full-time
About the job
Our Team:
The R&D Laboratory Integration & 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 Montpellier 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.
- Languages:
- Fluent in English and French (spoken & written)
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Join Sanofi and step into a new era of science - where your growth can be just as transformative as the work we do. We invest in you to reach further, think faster, and do what’s never-been-done-before. You’ll help push boundaries, challenge convention, and build smarter solutions that reach the communities we serve. Ready to chase the miracles of science and improve people’s lives? Let’s Pursue Progress and 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, gender identity, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Final compensation will be determined based on demonstrated experience, skills, location, and other relevant factors. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs.
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