Senior Lab Automation Engineer - Innovate & Optimize

Eurofins; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to optimize automated lab platforms and workflows in a regulated setting. You will troubleshoot, validate, and continuously improve systems while partnering with QA, engineering, and labs to deliver reliable operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation support, instrument qualification, data integrity, and training across teams. This is a full-time on-site position with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Automation, or related field.
• 6+ years in laboratory automation or regulated labs.
• Hands-on with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan).
• Strong troubleshooting for automated instruments, software, and workflows.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity and CSV.
• Ability to work independently across multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for laboratory automation systems (liquids, robotics, plate readers).
• Troubleshoot instrument, software, and workflow issues to minimize downtime.
• Develop, implement, and optimize automated methods and processes.
• Support qualification, CSV, calibration, maintenance, lifecycle management.
• Analyze system performance data and identify automation opportunities.
• Train personnel on automated systems and best practices.
• Use LIMS/ELN to maintain data integrity and compliant docs.
• Author and review SOPs, validation docs, protocols, and reports.
• Ensure GLP/GMP/GxP compliance and laboratory safety.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulated environment experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or Engineering

Tools

Hamilton liquid handling

Beckman platforms

Tecan systems

LIMS

ELN

CSV/validation tooling

Job description

Eurofins in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to optimize automated lab platforms and workflows in a regulated setting. You will troubleshoot, validate, and continuously improve systems while partnering with QA, engineering, and labs to deliver reliable operations.

The role emphasizes hands-on automation support, instrument qualification, data integrity, and training across teams. This is a full-time on-site position with potential travel as needed.