Lab Automation & Systems Engineer

Sire Search; Leiden; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sire Search in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Laboratory Automation Specialist to support analytical equipment lifecycle, automation initiatives, and data integrity across research labs.

You will work with Lab Operations, QA, and development teams to qualify, maintain, and decommission instruments, implement paperless initiatives, and translate user needs into technical specifications. Fluency in English is required; Dutch language skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Life Sciences, Computer Sciences or equivalent.
• Experience or strong affinity with automation and analytical methodologies.
• Knowledge of laboratory data acquisition and processing software.
• Experience with database systems and GMP quality systems.
• Fluency in English; Dutch language skills desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support introduction, qualification, maintenance, and decommissioning of laboratory equipment.
• Manage equipment lifecycle documentation and compliance activities.
• Support laboratory automation systems and software applications.
• Translate user requirements into technical specifications.
• Ensure systems comply with data integrity and quality standards.
• Assist with New Product Introduction activities and business challenges.
• Troubleshoot technical issues and develop practical solutions.
• Collaborate with laboratory, quality, and technical stakeholders.

Skills

Automation experience

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Stakeholder communication

Independent work

Planning and prioritization

Education

Bachelor degree

Tools

Empower

Chromeleon

Unifi

ICE3

Database systems

Job description

Sire Search in Leiden, Netherlands, seeks a Laboratory Automation Specialist to support analytical equipment lifecycle, automation initiatives, and data integrity across research labs.

You will work with Lab Operations, QA, and development teams to qualify, maintain, and decommission instruments, implement paperless initiatives, and translate user needs into technical specifications. Fluency in English is required; Dutch language skills are desirable.