Lab Operations Engineer - Group Leader

Eurofins•Spring House, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Operations Engineer - Group Leader supports regulated bioanalytical laboratory programs by collaborating with divisional and enterprise Information teams, global infrastructure, and risk and security organizations. The role supports the lifecycle of GxP equipment, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, and retirement, and applies computer system validation expertise to laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, plate readers, and PCR systems. The position maintains instrument service schedules and coordinates maintenance, calibration, and vendor service activities. It administers equipment applications, including temperature monitoring systems, and supports controlled-temperature units and alarm handling. The role also supports validated automation systems, compliance documentation, laboratory logbooks, outsourced pipette calibration, equipment verification, reporting and analytics, audits, training, and client services for laboratory applications. It works across laboratories and sites to support process improvement, cross-training, and continuous improvement. As Group Leader, the position serves as a technical resource and trainer, troubleshoots issues, recommends operational or technical improvements, communicates within the group, coaches and develops direct reports, plans and monitors workflows, approves employee time entries, and supports company policies and procedures. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Candidates within commuting distance of Spring House, Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply; the site is not accessible by public transportation.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in engineering science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship.
Previous leadership experience.
Experience in a GLP or GMP laboratory, preferably in a bioanalytical setting.
Proven experience in validation activities and associated Quality functions.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others and promote inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.
Strong organization and multitasking abilities to manage equipment or system schedules, documents, and maintenance tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and comfort interacting with diverse on-site and off-site collaborators.
Ability to follow SOPs with insight into continuous improvement.
General knowledge of company business developed through education or experience.
Ability to understand and apply regulatory and compliance requirements relevant to the role.
Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including Root Cause Analysis (RCA).

Responsibilities

Collaborate with divisional and enterprise Information teams, global infrastructure, and risk and security organizations to support compliant laboratory operations for regulated bioanalytical programs.
Support the lifecycle of GxP equipment, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, and retirement.
Apply computer system validation expertise to laboratory equipment, including automated liquid handlers, plate readers, and PCR systems.
Maintain instrument service schedules and ensure timely calibration and maintenance in accordance with departmental SOPs.
Coordinate service activities with vendors, service engineers, and facilities staff.
Develop working knowledge of laboratory equipment, including liquid handlers, plate washers and readers, and PCR systems.
Administer equipment applications, including temperature monitoring systems, controlled-temperature units, and alarm handling.
Collaborate with lab operations staff across bioanalytical laboratories and sites on process improvement, cross-training, and cross-site support.
Support routine operations and promote a culture of continuous improvement.
Assist in developing reporting, analytics, and visualization solutions for local clinical operations and administrative business processes.
Maintain automation systems in a validated state through ongoing lifecycle management and compliance with current GxP requirements.
Review documents, preventive maintenance, and SOPs for compliance with GxP practices and corporate safety requirements.
Enhance the existing LAMP infrastructure to track equipment preventive maintenance.
Enter preventive and corrective maintenance services in the electronic laboratory logbook.
Oversee outsourced pipette calibration, maintain electronic logbook records, generate and review out-of-calibration impact reports, share them with management, and take appropriate action.
Perform Hamilton verification after preventive or corrective maintenance and document verification in the electronic logbook.
Use technical knowledge to ensure efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems.
Participate in compliance audits and training programs.
Provide client services support for laboratory applications in the business area.
Act as a technical resource, trainer, and troubleshooter for the department.
Recommend operational or technical improvements.
Communicate effectively within the group.
Coach and develop direct reports.
Plan and monitor workflows.
Monitor and approve employees’ time worked through the time-entry system.
Support and promote company policies and procedures.