Senior Lab Automation Engineer: Optimize Regulated Workflows

Eurofins Germany BioPharma Product Testing; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to improve automated laboratory platforms, support validation, and drive continuous improvement in a regulated setting.

You will work with chemistry, biology, and quality teams to optimize workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliant data handling while maintaining safety and data integrity across systems such as LIMS/ELN.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related technical field.
• 6+ years of industry experience supporting laboratory automation, robotics, or regulated laboratory operations.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems such as Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan, or similar platforms.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated instrumentation, software, and laboratory workflows.
• Experience with system validation, qualification, and change control activities.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across multiple functional teams.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity requirements, and computerized system validation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for laboratory automation systems, including liquid handlers, robotics, plate readers, and other automated laboratory instruments.
• Troubleshoot instrument, software, and workflow issues to minimize downtime and improve laboratory performance.
• Develop, implement, and optimize automated laboratory methods and processes.
• Support instrument qualification, computer system validation (CSV), calibration, maintenance, and lifecycle management activities.
• Analyze system performance data and identify opportunities for automation and process improvements.
• Train and support laboratory personnel on automated systems and best practices.
• Utilize LIMS, ELN, and related laboratory systems to maintain data integrity and compliant documentation.
• Author and review SOPs, validation documents, protocols, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity, and laboratory safety requirements.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Cross-functional collaboration

Automation expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field

Tools

Hamilton

Beckman

Tecan

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to improve automated laboratory platforms, support validation, and drive continuous improvement in a regulated setting.

You will work with chemistry, biology, and quality teams to optimize workflows, troubleshoot issues, and ensure compliant data handling while maintaining safety and data integrity across systems such as LIMS/ELN.