Lab Automation Technician — Hands-on in Pharma R&D

Eurofins; Connecticut; On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a motivated Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs in Groton, CT. This hands-on role is ideal for someone pursuing automation, robotics, or engineering technology, offering real-world industrial experience.

You will help implement, test, and optimise automation technologies, work with vendors and scientists, and document results while progressing projects to defined

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree or career pathway in automation technology, mechatronics, robotics, or related field.
• Basic understanding of laboratory environments and safe work practices.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, and passion for automation.
• Strong organizational and time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Support automation activities within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs.
• Work with equipment vendors and internal stakeholders to install, configure, test, and commission laboratory automation systems.
• Execute equipment benchmarking, performance evaluation, and troubleshooting activities.
• Track timelines and drive completion of implementation milestones.
• Document procedures, test results, issues, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve automated workflows and laboratory operations.
• Communicate project status, risks, and recommendations to scientists, engineers, vendors, and other stakeholders.
• Work independently while maintaining strong organisation, accountability, and follow-through.

Skills

Automation basics

Mechatronics

Robotics

Lab safety

MS Office

Coding basics

Independent worker

Education

Automation/Robotics degree (pursuing/recent)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a motivated Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs in Groton, CT. This hands-on role is ideal for someone pursuing automation, robotics, or engineering technology, offering real-world industrial experience.

You will help implement, test, and optimise automation technologies, work with vendors and scientists, and document results while progressing projects to defined