Lab Robotics and Automation Engineer at Eurofins PSS Insourcing Solutions West Point, PA

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Robotics/Automation Engineer with laboratory automation/robotics experience to join a growing team of scientists at a PSS Client site. The purpose of this role is to build, operate and maintain robotic platforms dedicated to high-throughput sample analysis in a fast-paced GXP environment.

Job

Duties Include:

• Deliver customer satisfaction by listening to and exceeding customer expectations.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with integrity, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• Deliver customer satisfaction by listening to and exceeding customer expectations.
• Participate in the computer system validation process for diverse laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, plate readers, and Luminex and PCR systems.
• Develop a working knowledge of laboratory equipment, such as liquid handlers, plate washers/dispensers, and Luminex and PCR instruments.
• Utilize technical knowledge to ensure efficient operation of various automated processing and informational technology systems.
• Perform routine cleaning, calibrations and verifications of a range of analytical instruments and liquid handling platforms including daily startup and shutdown of instruments.
• Troubleshoot errors with quick resolution.
• Use and maintain electronic laboratory notebooks to document and report experimental findings, assay protocols, etc. Use laboratory applications to perform bioanalytical tasks to track samples and/or reagents and equipment related information, document experimentation and conduct analysis (e.g., LIMS, reagent inventory tools, data transfer, ELN, etc.).
• Accurately perform ligand-binding and PCR assays following well-defined guidelines as per their respective SOPs and work instructions in a GXP laboratory utilizing automated liquid handling and robotic equipment.
• Willingness to cross-train to support other functions (Sample Management and Processing, Ligand-Biding Assays, PCR Assays, Compliance, etc).
• Comply with all laboratory processes, procedures, SOPs and safety requirements.

• Associate of Science degree with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience in robotics and/or automation OR
• Bachelor of Science degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent with a minimum of 1-2 years of experience.
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
• Significant Safety or Working Considerations:
  • May work with potentially infectious samples of human and/or animal origin.
  • May handle hazardous chemicals.

• Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail to deliver quality and accurate results.
• Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Experience with laboratory liquid handler(s) (e.g. Beckman/Hamilton).
• Experience with ligand-binding and/or PCR-based assays.
• Experience in System Development Life Cycle and instrument validation.
• Experience in a GLP or GMP laboratory, preferably in a bioanalytical setting.

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.