Senior Lab Automation/Robotics Engineer - Group Leader

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:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Group Leader with laboratory automation/robotics and supervisory experience to join a growing team of scientists at a PSS Client site.  The purpose of this role is to supervise 4-6 scientists in addition to supporting automated, high-throughput sample analysis in a fast-paced GXP environment.

Job Duties:

• Supervise others in performing client’s service requirements, monitor the performance of the team of employees and proactively plan and multitask to maximize productivity and ensure smooth operation of department.  Ensure coverage and performance for all shifts and work duties.
• Coach, train, and develop others within the group with respect to their personal development and effective implementation of operational improvements.
• May participate in new hire interviews and support the on-boarding process of new employees.
• Coordinate workflow and perform daily monitoring to meet TAT
• Conduct semiannual performance reviews, interview applicants, keep training records up to date for assigned employees, perform succession planning in preparation for growth, and confront and address problems, concerns, and performance issues.
• Meet all safety, quality and productivity metrics and demonstrate and promote strong teamwork, positive morale and collaboration and adhere to highest quality and efficiency standards in laboratory operations.
• Assist with computer system and instrument validation process for diverse laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, 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.
• Work independently and as part of a team, with integrity, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
• 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.)
• Deliver customer satisfaction by listening to and exceeding customer expectations.
• Comply with all laboratory safety requirements.

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualificatons:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as life sciences, engineering, automation, robotics, or other directly-related field or degree with comparable coursework in the above area
• A minimum of 4-6 years of relatable industry experience
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction sponsorship.
• Significant Safety or Working Considerations: 
  • May work with potentially infectious samples of human and/or animal origin
  • May handle hazardous chemicals
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

Preferred Qualifications:

• Self-confidence, leadership, ability to reason and make sound decisions, and delegate.
• Empathy and sensitivity towards others.
• Motivation to excel and inspire excellence in others.
• Ability to manage the work of others and see projects through to completion.
• Strong communication including verbal, writing, and presentation skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and relate well to people; mental and emotional stability and maturity.
• Ability to handle personal stress and diffuse stress in others.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Good judgment and tact recognizing and solving problems.
• Recognized as understanding, interpreting, and following company policy.
• Sets positive example for others.
• Dedication to quality, ethics, and customer service.
• Pride in appearance, conduct, and company.
• Experience 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 are highly preferred.
• Experience with laboratory instruments and robotics, specifically, programming, calibration, verification and cleaning of instruments and daily set up of reagents on instruments are highly preferred. 
• Experience in a GLP or GMP laboratory, preferably in a bioanalytical setting.

Additional Information

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.