Equipment Validation Specialist

Location: West Point

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

Position Summary:

The Equipment Validation Specialist II is responsible for the implementation, validation, lifecycle management, and continuous improvement of laboratory automation and robotic platforms within a regulated clinical and research environment. This role supports the deployment of advanced automation technologies, including robotic systems and multi-functional robotic arms, while ensuring compliance with applicable GxP requirements and validation standards.

The successful candidate will lead equipment validation activities, support change control processes, develop technical documentation, troubleshoot automation systems, and build reporting solutions that enable operational excellence and data-driven decision-making. The position plays a key role in maintaining automation systems in a validated state while advancing future automation and AI/ML-enabled capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Automation & Robotics Implementation Lead the installation, commissioning, and deployment of laboratory automation and robotic systems.

Coordinate integration of automation platforms with multi-functional robotic technologies.

Support implementation of new automation solutions that improve operational efficiency and laboratory performance.

Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and technical teams during deployment activities.

Equipment Validation & Compliance Author, execute, and/or review validation documentation including:

Validation PlansIQ/OQ/PQ protocols

Test scripts

Validation reports

Traceability documentation

Develop and maintain equipment qualification and validation strategies.

Ensure automation equipment remains in a validated state throughout its lifecycle.

Support regulatory inspections and audits as necessary.

Ensure compliance with current GxP requirements and internal quality standards.

Change Control & Lifecycle Management Initiate, document, and manage change control activities associated with automation systems.

Evaluate system modifications for validation impact and regulatory implications.

Support lifecycle management programs for automation platforms and associated infrastructure.

Develop and implement corrective and preventive actions when required.

Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement Investigate equipment and automation system issues.

Perform root cause analysis and develop remediation plans.

Identify opportunities to enhance…