Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories • $95K — $115K *
Indianapolis, IN 46227In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field
  • 6+ years of experience in laboratory automation or regulated environments
  • Hands-on with automated liquid handling systems like Hamilton or Beckman
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for automation and software
  • Experience in system validation and qualification activities
  • Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively
  • Knowledge of GLP and GMP/GxP compliance standards

Responsibilities

  • Serve as subject matter expert for laboratory automation systems
  • Troubleshoot issues to reduce downtime and enhance performance
  • Develop and optimize automated lab methods and processes
  • Support instrument qualification and lifecycle management
  • Analyze system performance for improvements
  • Train laboratory staff on automated systems and best practices
  • Ensure compliance with laboratory standards and regulations

Benefits

  • Full-time position with a standard Monday to Friday schedule
  • Opportunity to collaborate across various teams
  • Chance to engage in continuous improvements and optimization
  • Work in a highly regulated scientific environment and contribute to compliance
Full Job Description
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.
  • LinkedIn: #LI-EB1

About Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories

Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is a leading contract research organization (CRO) providing analytical, research and testing services to clients in the pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, crop protection, chemical, food, environmental and consumer products industries. The company was founded in 1961 and has grown to become one of the largest CROs in the world, with over 50 locations in 20 countries. Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories is part of the Eurofins Scientific Group, a global leader in bioanalytical testing and laboratory services. The company's services include method development and validation, stability testing, quality control testing, and regulatory compliance support.
Learn more about Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories
Size
12,000 employees
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
* Ladders Estimates

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