Laboratory Instrument System Administrator

Eurofins; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Dental and vision options

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services in Lancaster, PA seeks a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to maintain instrumentation and software in a validated state, perform assessments, troubleshooting, CAPA, and qualification activities. The role requires coordinating testing, ensuring e‑record compliance, and contributing to GMP/GLP projects within a regulated data centre environment.

The ideal candidate has strong technical writing skills, experience with HPLC analysis of therapeutic proteins, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Strong computer, scientific, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experience in analysis of therapeutic proteins using HPLC techniques (IEX, SEC, HIC, RP) and CE (ICE, CE).
• Effective documentation skills; ability to author internal technical reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain instrument/software in a validated state; perform assessment, troubleshooting, repair; implement CAPA; complete preventive maintenance and qualification testing.
• Install and configure software for electronic record compliance; test and identify gaps; perform upgrades.
• Review testing documentation; compile and maintain documentation in a GXP‑compliant manner.
• Ensure GMP/GLP compliance and stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e‑record requirements.
• Research and onboard new instrumentation; assist integration into data centre environments.
• Provide technical input for validation deliverables and develop procedures; train system users.

Job description

Company Description

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 the environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. The Eurofins network of companies is a global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and clinical study support, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in‑vitro diagnostic products. In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised network of 900 laboratories in more than 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

• Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Maintain instrument/software in a validated state at all times. Perform assessment, trouble‑shooting, repair. Develop and implement CAPA to resolve issues as needed. Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and routine qualification testing. Install, configure software for electronic record compliance. Perform testing to identify gaps and develop remediation as required. Routinely analyse system logs/audit trails, perform software/firmware upgrades, update user account information, and complete periodic system compliance reviews.
• Validation Testing – Determine and/or assist with determining the approach to test and validate instrumentation. Provide technical and risk‑based rationale to support approach. Coordinate installation and/or execute testing (as required).
• Documentation – Review testing documentation generated by vendors and/or other team members. Compile and maintain documentation in an organised GXP compliant manner to demonstrate status.
• Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
• Compliance – Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems. Stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e‑record regulations and requirements. Assist with implementing new internal practices and procedures.
• Research – Research and onboard new instrumentation; assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data centre environments and workflows.
• Technical Writing – Provide technical input for validation deliverables, investigations, and develop/enhance procedures in accordance with established quality programmes.
• Training – Provide training to system users and other admins; assist with developing training programme and procedures.
• Conduct all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate would possess:

• Strong computer, scientific, and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self‑motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
• Experience in the analysis of therapeutic proteins using various HPLC techniques including IEX, SEC, HIC and RP and CE including ICE and CE.
• Effective documentation skills with the ability to author internal technical reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in physical science (chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.). Additional years of directly‑related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full‑time year of college in a related major).

Additional Information

Position is full‑time, Monday‑Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Lancaster, Pennsylvania are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Eurofins USA BioPharma Services is a disabled and veteran equal employment opportunity employer.