Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer

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

Help drive laboratory automation, improve workflows, and solve complex technical challenges in a regulated scientific environment.

We're seeking an experienced Senior Lab Automation Engineer to support and optimize automated laboratory platforms and workflows. This role combines hands-on automation support, troubleshooting, validation, and continuous improvement while partnering with laboratory, quality, and engineering teams to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant operations.

What You'll Do

• 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.

Required

• 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.

Preferred

• Experience with laboratory automation programming, workflow development, or process optimization.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, and other laboratory informatics systems.
• Experience training, mentoring, or providing technical guidance to laboratory staff.

Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM. Travel and overtime as needed. LinkedIn: #LI-EB1

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