Automation Specialist – Hamilton Liquid Handling

Eurofins; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Work authorization in the UnitedStates

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an onsite Automation Specialist to support laboratory liquid handling workflows using Hamilton STAR or STARlet systems. The ideal candidate has formal Hamilton VENUS training and hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated methods.

Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus. Responsibilities include developing scripted methods in VENUS 6, testing methods, documenting results, and maintaining rigorous documentation practices

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in a scientific/technical field with 3+ years of relevant experience or a Master’s with 1–2 years of experience.
• Formal Hamilton VENUS training is required.
• 2+ years hands-on experience operating Hamilton STAR/STARlet liquid handling platforms; VENUS scripting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hamilton STAR or STARlet systems and provide day-to-day automation support.
• Develop and modify scripted methods using VENUS 6 software.
• Execute method testing, document results, and adjust as needed.
• Troubleshoot system and software issues independently.
• Evaluate and optimize liquid handling methods to improve workflow reliability.
• Document experiments and findings in an ELN.
• Follow laboratory procedures and good documentation practices.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent work

ELN documentation

VENUS scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, engineering, or related field

Master’s degree in related field with 1–2 years experience

Tools

Hamilton STAR/STARlet

Hamilton VANTAGE

VENUS 6 software

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

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.

Job Description

We are seeking an onsite Automation Specialist to support laboratory liquid handling workflows using Hamilton STAR or STARlet systems. The ideal candidate has formal Hamilton VENUS training and hands-on experience operating, troubleshooting, and optimizing automated methods. Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Operate Hamilton STAR or STARlet platforms and provide day-to-day automation support.
• Develop and modify scripted methods using VENUS 6 software.
• Execute method testing and verification, document results, and make timely adjustments as needed.
• Troubleshoot system and software issues independently.
• Evaluate and optimize liquid handling methods to improve workflow reliability.
• Document experiments, method evaluations, and findings in an electronic laboratory notebook (ELN).
• Follow laboratory procedures and good documentation practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical sciences, engineering, or a related scientific or technical field, with 3+ years of relevant experience; or a master’s degree in a related field, with 1–2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of hands-on experience operating Hamilton STAR or STARlet liquid handling platforms.
• Formal Hamilton VENUS training.
• Proficiency with VENUS 6, including the ability to develop and modify scripted methods.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to diagnose and resolve system and software errors independently.
• Experience executing, testing, and optimizing liquid handling methods.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment, pipetting techniques, and general laboratory practices.
• Experience documenting work in an ELN.
• Hamilton VANTAGE experience is a plus.
• The successful candidate will be able to become productive quickly, work independently, and provide reliable technical support for day-to-day automation needs.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, working Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00p.movertime as needed
• 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
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

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