Senior Lab Automation Engineer - Optimize Robotic Workflows

SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening); Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms in a regulated environment. You will work across lab, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, compliant operations.

The role involves troubleshooting, validating, and improving automation workflows, instrument qualification, CSV, calibration, and data integrity. Travel and overtime may be required.

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

Lab automation experience

Troubleshooting

Automation programming

LIMS/ELN familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering/Automation/Robotics

Tools

Hamilton

Beckman

Tecan

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms in a regulated environment. You will work across lab, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, compliant operations.

The role involves troubleshooting, validating, and improving automation workflows, instrument qualification, CSV, calibration, and data integrity. Travel and overtime may be required.