Senior Laboratory Automation Engineer

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.

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Requirements

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.

Nice to have

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.