Automation & Robotics Equipment Validation Specialist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Parkersburg (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Yearly merit-based bonus

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks an Equipment Validation Specialist to support the implementation, validation, maintenance, and improvement of laboratory automation within a regulated GxP environment. You will partner with operations, QA, validation, and IT to ensure reliable, compliant robotic platforms and enable digital capabilities.

The role focuses on validation documentation, change control, audits, and lifecycle management of automated systems, with emphasis on cross-functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree strongly preferred in a technical field and related discipline.
• Experience with automated laboratory equipment or robotics in regulated environments.
• Knowledge of validation lifecycle principles and GxP regulations.
• Experience authoring validation protocols, test scripts, and change controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and communication skills.
• Eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and integration of automation solutions for laboratory platforms.
• Configure, test, and verify robotic systems to ensure performance.
• Develop and manage Change Control documentation for automation systems.
• Maintain validation records and ensure systems stay in a validated state.
• Assist in audits, inspections, and quality reviews as required.
• Develop reporting, analytics, and visualization solutions for lab operations.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional teamwork

Technical documentation

Communication skills

GxP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Automation Engineering, or related technical discipline

Tools

Validation protocols

Job description

The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package. 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 works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

Job Description

Position Summary

The Equipment Validation Specialist is responsible for supporting the implementation, validation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation and robotic systems within a regulated GxP environment. This role partners closely with laboratory operations, automation engineers, quality, validation, and IT stakeholders to ensure robotic platforms operate reliably, compliantly, and efficiently while enabling future digital and AI-driven laboratory capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Automation & Robotics Implementation
  • Support implementation and integration of automation solutions for laboratory platform technologies.
  • Assist in connecting automated systems and robotic equipment to laboratory workflows and operational requirements.
  • Configure, test, and verify robotic and automation systems to ensure intended performance.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy new automation capabilities supporting laboratory modernization initiatives.
• Validation & Compliance
  • Author, execute, and maintain equipment validation documentation, including qualification and testing protocols.
  • Develop and manage Change Control documentation associated with automation systems.
  • Ensure automation platforms remain in a validated state throughout their lifecycle.
  • Support compliance with FDA regulations, GxP requirements, and company quality standards.
  • Participate in audits, inspections, and quality reviews as required.
• System Lifecycle Management
  • Execute lifecycle management activities for automated laboratory systems.
  • Monitor system performance and support preventative maintenance strategies.
  • Maintain documentation, system inventories, and validation records.
  • Support upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Troubleshooting & Investigations
  • Diagnose and resolve equipment, automation, and system integration issues.
  • Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
  • Support investigations involving automation systems and develop corrective actions.
  • Partner with vendors and internal stakeholders to address technical issues and system performance concerns.
• Data Analytics & Digital Enablement
  • Develop reporting, analytics, and visualization solutions supporting laboratory operations and business processes.
  • Leverage operational data to identify opportunities for process optimization and performance improvements.
  • Support evaluation and deployment of emerging AI/ML capabilities as they become available for laboratory automation platforms.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Life Sciences, Computer Science, Biotechnology, Automation Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Experience supporting automated laboratory equipment, robotics, manufacturing systems, or regulated instrumentation.
• Knowledge of validation lifecycle principles and GxP regulations.
• Experience authoring technical documentation, validation protocols, test scripts, and change controls.
• Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Must be eligible to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred

• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or regulated laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with FDA and global regulatory requirements for computerized or automated systems.
• Experience with laboratory automation platforms, robotics integration, or laboratory information systems.
• Knowledge of data visualization, reporting tools, and analytics platforms.
• Exposure to AI/ML-enabled laboratory technologies and digital automation strategies.

Additional Information

• This role is a full-time, permanent position.
• Monday-Friday.
• 1st Shift.
• Candidates currently located within commutable distance to West Point, PA.
• Excellent full-time benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Eligibility for yearly goal-based bonus & merit-based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.