Lab Instrument System Admin

Eurofins Scientific; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company in the UK is seeking a qualified professional to manage and validate laboratory instruments and software. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance, performing validation tests, and training users. Candidates should possess strong scientific and organizational skills, with a relevant degree. This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and is not remote.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Qualifications

• Eligible to work without immediate or future sponsorship.
• Experience in analysis of therapeutic proteins using HPLC techniques.
• Self-motivated and adaptable with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument/software in a validated state.
• Perform testing and validation of instrumentation.
• Compile documentation in a GXP compliant manner.

Skills

Computer skills

Scientific skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Adaptability

Teamwork

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in physical science

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Maintain instrument/software in a validated state at all times. Perform assessment, trouble‑shooting, repair. Develop and implement CAPA to resolve issues as needed. Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and routine qualification testing. Install, configure software for electronic record compliance. Perform testing to identify gaps and develop remediation as required. Routinely analyze system logs/audit trails, perform software/firmware upgrades, update user account information, and complete periodic system compliance reviews.
• Validation Testing – Determine and/or assist with determining the approach to test and validate instrumentation. Provide technical and risk‑based rationale to support approach. Coordinate installation and/or execute testing (as required).
• Review testing documentation generated by vendors and/or other team members. Compile and maintain documentation in an organized GXP compliant manner to demonstrate status.
• Apply GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Compliance – Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems. Stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e‑record regulations and requirements. Assist with implementing new internal practices and procedures.
• Research – Research and on‑board new instrumentation; assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data centre environments and workflows.
• Technical Writing – Provide technical input for validation deliverables, investigations, and develop/enhance procedures in accordance with established quality programs.
• Training – Provide training to system users and other admins; assist with developing training programme and procedures.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the US without immediate or possible future sponsorship.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experience in the analysis of therapeutic proteins using various HPLC techniques including IEX, SEC, HIC and RP, and CE including ICE and CE.
• Effective documentation skills with the ability to author internal technical reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required. Bachelor’s in physical science (chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.) is required; additional years of directly related experience may be considered in lieu of degree (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full‑time year of college in related major).

Company Overview

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products. In 2024, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6,515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Work Schedule

Full‑time, first shift, Monday‑Friday 8 am‑4 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, PA are encouraged to apply. 25 % travel may be required. This position is NOT remote.

Benefits

• Excellent full‑time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.