Automation and Instrumentation Specialist

Frontage Laboratories, Inc.; Exton, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Frontage Laboratories Inc. in Exton, PA seeks an Automation and Instrumentation Specialist to maintain and automate lab and manufacturing equipment, ensure calibration, and uphold quality standards.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting, instrument upkeep, and developing automation solutions to improve workflows, with collaboration across lab, QA, and engineering teams. An engineering or related degree with 1+ years of experience is preferred, along with proficiency in Excel and calibration

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in lab equipment maintenance, instrumentation, automation, or calibration.
• Experience calibrating lab instruments and maintaining calibration documentation.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine calibration of laboratory and manufacturing instruments.
• Develop and maintain automation solutions to improve efficiency.
• Install, configure, and troubleshoot automated equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with vendors.
• Investigate failures, identify root causes, and implement actions.
• Maintain calibration and service records per quality systems.
• Collaborate with lab, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new equipment and automation technologies.
• Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Provide training on operation and basic troubleshooting.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Instrumentation

Automation systems

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Microsoft Office

Calibration tools

Excel

SPSS

Hand tools

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field

Tools

Calibration equipment

Microsoft Excel

SPSS

Hand tools

Job description

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Automation and Instrumentation Specialist

Full Time Other Professional-B Exton, PA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1862

Automation and Instrumentation Specialist

Location: Exton, PA

Full Time

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an award winning, full-service, CRO/Contract Research Organization operating over 25 state-of-the-art laboratories across the US, Canada and China. Our core competencies include drug metabolism, pharmacokinetics/ pharmacodynamics (PK/PD), safety and toxicology, bioanalytical services, chemistry and manufacturing controls for drug development, and core laboratory services for clinical trials.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Automation and Instrumentation Specialist to support the operation, maintenance, automation, and calibration of laboratory and manufacturing equipment. This role is responsible for ensuring instruments are properly calibrated, automation systems operate reliably, and equipment complies with internal quality standards and applicable regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate has strong troubleshooting skills, hands-on experience with laboratory instrumentation, and an interest in improving workflows through automation.

General Support Responsibilities Include

• Perform routine and scheduled calibration of laboratory and manufacturing instruments in accordance with established procedures.
• Develop, implement, and maintain automation solutions to improve laboratory and operational efficiency.
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain automated equipment and instrumentation.
• Perform preventive maintenance and coordinate repairs with equipment vendors when necessary.
• Investigate equipment failures, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate calibration, maintenance, and service records in compliance with company quality systems.
• Ensure all instruments remain compliant with applicable regulatory and quality requirements (e.g., GLP).
• Collaborate with laboratory, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Assist in evaluating and implementing new equipment and automation technologies.
• Develop and update SOPs, work instructions, and equipment documentation.
• Provide training to users on proper operation and basic troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Qualifications

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Automation, Electronics, Instrumentation, Biomedical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 1+ years of experience in laboratory equipment maintenance, instrumentation, automation, or calibration.
• Experience calibrating laboratory instruments and maintaining calibration documentation.
• Strong mechanical, electrical, and troubleshooting skills.
• Familiarity with computerized laboratory equipment and automation systems.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and work around laboratory and production equipment for extended periods.
• Ability to use hand tools and diagnostic equipment safely.

Experience and Skills

• Prior experience working in a laboratory, particularly with sample preparation, equipment operation, and data recording is preferred.
• Familiarity with common laboratory equipment and instruments, such as centrifuges, microscopes, pH meters, etc.
• Knowledge of preparing buffers, media, and other common laboratory reagents.
• Capable of recording experimental data and using computer software (e.g., Excel, SPSS) for data processing and analysis.
• Able to manage time and prioritize tasks effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
• Strong learning ability.

Salary and Benefits:

Frontage Laboratories offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, disability insurance, and life insurance.

Frontage Laboratories Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.