At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.
PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.
Help drive laboratory automation, improve workflows, and solve complex technical challenges in a regulated scientific environment.
We're seeking an experienced Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms and workflows. This role combines hands-on automation support, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement while partnering with laboratory, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant operations.
What You'll Do
- ✓Serve as a subject matter expert for laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers, robotics, plate readers, and other automated laboratory instruments.
- ✓Troubleshoot instrument, software, and workflow issues to minimize downtime and improve laboratory performance.
- ✓Develop, implement, and optimize automated laboratory methods and processes.
- ✓Support instrument qualification, computer system validation (CSV), calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.
- ✓Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
- ✓Train and support laboratory personnel on automated systems and best practices.
- ✓Utilize LIMS, ELN, and related laboratory systems to maintain data integrity and compliant documentation.
- ✓Author and review SOPs, validation documents, protocols, and technical reports.
- ✓Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity, and laboratory safety requirements.
Required
- ✓Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical field.
- ✓6+ years of industry experience supporting laboratory automation, robotics, or regulated laboratory operations.
- ✓Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan, or similar platforms.
- ✓Strong troubleshooting skills for automated instrumentation, software, and laboratory workflows.
- ✓Experience with system validation, qualification, and change control activities.
- ✓Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple functional teams.
- ✓Knowledge of GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity requirements, and computerized system validation.
Preferred
- ✓Experience with laboratory automation programming, workflow development, or process optimization.
- ✓Experience with LIMS, ELN, and other laboratory informatics systems.
- ✓Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to laboratory staff.
- ✓Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM. Travel and overtime as needed.
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.