Pharmaceutical Scientist Robotics and Automation

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and Disability Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

US work authorization

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Groton, CT seeks an associate scientist to join the Smart Lab within Drug Product Development. You will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a lab setting, supporting solid dosage form development.

The role emphasizes designing and prototyping laboratory automation, software-enabled data management, and collaboration with formulation scientists and engineers to deliver DPD workflows.

Qualifications

• MS/BS with lab experience in robotics or related fields.
• Strong coding in C/C++ or Python.
• Basic mechanical/electrical troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, prototype and develop lab automation solutions for formulation development.
• Assist design/testing of modular hardware for data-rich experiments.
• Enable digital tools for machine learning and self-optimization in automation.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to implement automated equipment in the lab.
• Innovate with collaborators to identify unmet needs and develop solutions.
• Work with formulation scientists and engineers on DPD workflows.
• Implement robotic control systems for orchestration of workflows.
• Enable data management to retrieve and store lab data from manual and automated experiments.
• Participate in department initiatives and external collaborations.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Laboratory automation

Machine learning concepts

Education

MS in Robotics/ME/CS or related field

BS in Robotics/ME/CS or related field with 2–4 years lab experience

Tools

Robotics hardware

Machine vision systems

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking an associate scientist to join the Smart Lab within Drug Product Development.

The successful candidate will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.

Position Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will help design, prototype and develop laboratory automation solutions for formulation development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation.
• Enable use of digital tools for machine learning and self-optimization to enhance automation goals.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to implement automated equipment and develop novel solutions for execution of laboratory experimentation.
• Innovate with academic and industrial collaborators to identify unmet needs and develop novel solutions.
• Partner with formulation scientists, material scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPD workflows for solid dosage form development.
• Implement a robotic control system for orchestration of multiple workstreams using modular laboratory equipment.
• Enable data management systems to retrieve, process and store relevant lab data from both manual and automated experiments.
• Participation with departmental initiatives, continuous improvement teams, scientific presentations, and external collaborations to influence scientific and business impact of the group.

Qualifications

• Master of Science Degree in Robotics, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, or closely related discipline; OR a Bachelor’s degree in these disciplines with 2-4 years of relevant experience in a laboratory setting.
• Strong coding with C/C++ or Python
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with robotics and machine vision systems used in laboratory automation
• Experience in pharmaceutical research and development

Additional Information

• Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00PM. Overtime as needed.
• Excellent full-time benefits, including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Compensation

$25-$25