Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer in Indianapolis

Energy Jobline ZR; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will troubleshoot, validate, and continually improve automation systems, collaborating with lab, quality, and engineering teams to ensure compliant, reliable operations.

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.
• Knowledge of GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity requirements, and computerized system validation.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a subject matter expert for laboratory automation systems and instruments.
• 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 and identify opportunities for automation and improvements.
• Train and support laboratory personnel on automated systems and best practices.
• Use LIMS, ELN, and related systems to maintain data integrity and compliant documentation.
• Write and review SOPs, validation documents, protocols, and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with GLP, GMP/GxP, data integrity, and safety requirements.

Skills

Laboratory automation

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Documentation

Education

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

Tools

Hamilton

Beckman

Tecan

LIMS

ELN

Job description

Job Description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany 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.

Job Description

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.

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

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.

• 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.