Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer

Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions seeks an experienced Senior Lab Automation Engineer to optimize automated laboratory platforms and workflows in a regulated setting.

Lead validation, troubleshooting, and lifecycle management while partnering with lab, quality, and engineering teams to ensure reliable, compliant operations. Position is full-time, standard hours, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences or technical field.
• 6+ years of industry experience supporting laboratory automation or regulated operations.
• Hands-on experience with automated liquid handling systems (Hamilton/Beckman/Tecan).
• Strong troubleshooting skills for automated instrumentation and workflows.
• Experience with validation, qualification, and change-control activities.
• Ability to work independently while coordinating with multiple teams.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity, and computerized system validation.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Laboratory automation

Troubleshooting

Validation/CSV

GLP/GxP/data integrity

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Tools

Hamilton

Beckman

Tecan

Job description

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

At Eurofins PSS, we work with leading international companies across the pharma, medical device, food, cosmetic & consumer products industries - who all trust us with their mission-critical testing. For 20 years, our international network of teams have served clients at their sites, across 20 countries.

PSS® is part of Eurofins Scientific, an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services across multiple industries, through a network of over 950 laboratories in 60 countries, and c.a. 63,000 employees.

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.

Qualifications

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.

Additional Information

• Position is full-time, Monday - Friday, 8AM-5PM. Travel and overtime as needed.
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Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.