Senior Lab Automation Engineer: Optimize & Validate

Eurofins US Network; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Indianapolis, IN, USA is seeking a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms and workflows in a regulated environment.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for liquid handling systems, troubleshoot instrument and software issues, implement automation methods, and contribute to CSV, qualification, and lifecycle management while collaborating across laboratory, quality, and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of industry experience in laboratory automation or regulated operations.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton, Beckman, Tecan).
• Strong troubleshooting for automated instruments and workflows.
• Experience with validation, qualification, and change control.

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

Troubleshooting

Validation

Data integrity

Collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Hamilton robotics

Beckman

Tecan

Job description

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions in Indianapolis, IN, USA is seeking a Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms and workflows in a regulated environment.

You will serve as a subject matter expert for liquid handling systems, troubleshoot instrument and software issues, implement automation methods, and contribute to CSV, qualification, and lifecycle management while collaborating across laboratory, quality, and engineering teams.