Laboratory Automation Technician — Robotics & Workflow Optimization

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Connecticut; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives in the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs. This role offers hands-on experience in implementing, testing, benchmarking, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation technologies for pharmaceutical research.

Ideal candidates pursue degrees in automation, mechatronics, robotics, computer science, or related fields, with basic lab safety and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Pursuing or recently completed a degree in automation technology, mechatronics, robotics, engineering technology, or computer science.
• Basic understanding of laboratory environments and safe work practices.
• Strong work ethic, initiative, creativity, and passion for automation.
• Strong organizational, time-management, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Familiarity with coding, automation software, or AI models; advanced expertise not required.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive milestones.

Responsibilities

• Support automation activities within the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs.
• Install, configure, test, and commission laboratory automation systems with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Benchmark, evaluate performance, and troubleshoot equipment.
• 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 stakeholders.
• Work independently with strong organization and accountability.

Skills

Automation technology

Mechatronics

Robotics

Computer science

Automation software

AI models familiarity

Education

Automation technology, mechatronics, robotics, engineering technology or computer science degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Python basics

VBA basics

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an Automation Technician to support laboratory automation initiatives in the Pressure Labs and High Throughput Screening Labs. This role offers hands-on experience in implementing, testing, benchmarking, troubleshooting, and optimizing automation technologies for pharmaceutical research.

Ideal candidates pursue degrees in automation, mechatronics, robotics, computer science, or related fields, with basic lab safety and strong organizational