Lean Lab Process Optimization Engineer

Eurofins BioPharma Product Testing North America; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Eurofins Scientific in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site‑specific initiatives and support the Eurofins Operational Excellence program. You will partner with automation engineers and lab operations to standardize processes and drive lean improvements across the network.

The ideal candidate has lean exposure, strong problem‑solving, and the ability to map current and proposed processes, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Science required.
• Minimum of 1 year of related Lean or operational excellence experience.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Analyze current laboratory processes to identify automation and lean improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure automation aligns with lean goals and business objectives.
• Lead Kaizen events, value stream mapping, and other lean initiatives to eliminate waste and improve flow.
• Monitor KPIs related to efficiency, downtime, and quality and report results.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for process issues.
• Train staff on lean principles and practices.
• Act as SME and collaborate with engineers and lab operations to identify productivity gains and waste reduction.
• Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction and carbon footprint impact from Lean projects.
• Manage projects through completion and ensure outcomes are realized.

Skills

Lean Basics

Process Improvement

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Teamwork

Excel

Observational Skills

Lean Principles

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Eurofins Scientific in Lancaster, PA is seeking a Lean Industrial Engineer to lead site‑specific initiatives and support the Eurofins Operational Excellence program. You will partner with automation engineers and lab operations to standardize processes and drive lean improvements across the network.

The ideal candidate has lean exposure, strong problem‑solving, and the ability to map current and proposed processes, analyze data, and communicate findings clearly.