Automated Liquid Handler Engineer - Pharmaceuticals at Eurofins

Upper Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Robotics, Automation, Liquid Handling, Pharmaceutical Laboratory Experience, GXP Compliance, Sample Analysis, Computer System Validation, Troubleshooting, Documentation, Cross-Training, PCR Assays, Calibration, Verification, LIMS, GLP, GMP

Industry

Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

Description

Company Description The work we do at Eurofins Professional Scientific Services matters, and so do our employees. At Eurofins PSS, we put a focus on your professional growth. We provide our employees the ability to break into the biopharmaceutical industry and grow from the bottom up. We have the supportive teams and tools available to invest in you while also affording you work-life balance and a competitive benefits package. Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies. If you’re looking for a rewarding career, a place to call home, apply with us today! Job Description About the Role We have an exciting opportunity for a Robotics/Automation Engineer with a strong background in pharmaceutical laboratory experience to join a growing team at a PSS client site. This role focuses on building, operating, and maintaining automated liquid handling and robotic platforms to support high-throughput sample analysis in a GXP-compliant environment for clinical and bioanalytical testing. This is a brand new lab so flexibility in day-to-day tasks will be required. Key Responsibilities Contribute to new lab setup, including routine and non-routine tasks beyond the original job scope. Integrate automation into pharmaceutical workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance. Participate in computer system validation for automated liquid handlers, plate readers, Luminex, and PCR systems. Operate and maintain advanced robotic systems (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek) and related instruments. Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and verification of automated platforms, including daily startup/shutdown. Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues promptly to minimize downtime. Document all activities in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and LIMS for full traceability. Cross-train to support other functions such as Sample Management, Ligand-Binding Assays, PCR Assays, and Compliance. Qualifications Basic Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field with at least 1–2 years of experience. Hands-on experience in pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical laboratories. At least 1 year operating and troubleshooting automated liquid handlers (Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek). Familiarity with PCR-based assays. Authorization to work in the country without restriction or sponsorship. Ability to work safely with potentially infectious samples and hazardous chemicals. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in GLP/GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments. Familiarity with LIMS and other laboratory informatics tools. Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle and instrument validation. Experience with ligand-binding assays and bioanalytical workflows. Additional Information Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply Excellent full-time benefits include: Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options Life and disability insurance 401(k) with company match Paid vacation and holiday Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

The role involves building, operating, and maintaining automated liquid handling and robotic platforms for high-throughput sample analysis. The engineer will also contribute to lab setup and integrate automation into pharmaceutical workflows.