Lead Lab Automation & Informatics Engineer (GxP)

E Tech Group; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + match + prompt enrollment. E T​

Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.

Generous paid time off including vac,H

Learning and growth opportunities

Job summary

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer to design, implement, and support automated lab systems in GxP environments for life sciences clients. You will lead projects, shape the Automation & Informatics approach, and mentor junior engineers across biopharma, diagnostics, and analytical labs.

This role connects lab automation with enterprise systems via LIMS/ELN, data pipelines, APIs, and middleware, enabling compliant data flow and AI-ready infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience with laboratory informatics, data integration, or digital lab systems.
• Familiarity with FDA-regulated software development and validation (GAMP5, 21 CFR Part 11).
• Knowledge of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, cGMP, and CSV/CSA requirements.
• Cybersecurity practices for laboratory automation.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support automated lab systems for pharma and life sciences clients in GxP environments
• Lead projects independently, guide Automation & Informatics technical direction, and mentor junior engineers
• Translate lab workflows and assay needs into specifications, roadmaps, architectures, and platform strategies
• Create URS, FRS, SDS, IQ/OQ/PQ, and other documentation aligned with GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11
• Build, test, deploy, commission, troubleshoot, and train users on lab automation systems
• Integrate LIMS and ELN platforms (e.g., SampleManager, LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, Benchling), including sample/result data flow and structured data capture
• Engineer data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and compliant, validated data traceability
• Architect APIs, middleware, and SQL databases for audit-trail, time-series, and compliance data models
• Configure workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., SiLA 2, Benchling Workflows, Tetrascience) and lead digital lab modernization, AI-ready infrastructure, and autonomous lab enablement
• Coordinate across instrumentation, informatics, and controls teams while serving as the technical contact for life sciences stakeholders
• Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates.

Skills

Laboratory informatics

Data integration

FDA-regulated software

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS / Software Eng / Data Science

Tools

LIMS/ELN platforms

SQL databases

ETL/ELT tools

Job description

E Tech Group is seeking a Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer to design, implement, and support automated lab systems in GxP environments for life sciences clients. You will lead projects, shape the Automation & Informatics approach, and mentor junior engineers across biopharma, diagnostics, and analytical labs.

This role connects lab automation with enterprise systems via LIMS/ELN, data pipelines, APIs, and middleware, enabling compliant data flow and AI-ready infrastructure.