Automation Scientist - Pharmaceutical Clinical Trials

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) focuses on your professional growth and offers the tools and supportive teams needed to advance in the biopharmaceutical industry while maintaining work‑life balance and a competitive benefits package.

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company that provides a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries. We help ensure that food, water, medicines and other products are safe, authentic and accurately labeled. Eurofins is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics testing, as well as in agroscience CRO services and various laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and clinical study support.

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. The lab is brand new, so flexibility in day‑to‑day tasks will be required.

• 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a 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.

• 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.

Position is Full Time, Monday‑Friday, 8am‑5pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holiday
• Yearly goal‑based bonus and eligibility for merit‑based increases

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.