Lab Operations Engineer

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions•West Point, PA

15h

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services across multiple industries. The Laboratory Operations Engineer will join a growing team at a PSS client site and support process systems in clinical and non-clinical regulated bioanalytics laboratories. The role may include direct support for automation asset maintenance, system security, data management, obsolescence initiatives, software development lifecycle (SDLC) needs, and compliance. The engineer supports GxP equipment throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition and installation through maintenance and retirement. The position applies computer system validation expertise to laboratory equipment and helps ensure automation systems remain validated and compliant with current GxP requirements. It also provides laboratory application support, system administration, maintenance coordination, compliance documentation, and assistance with reporting and process improvement. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with hours of 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Candidates living within commuting distance of West Point, Pennsylvania, are encouraged to apply.

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.
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 capabilities to manage equipment or system schedules, documents, and maintenance tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort interacting with diverse on-site and off-site collaborators.
Ability to follow SOPs and contribute 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 provide compliant support for regulated bioanalytical laboratory programs.
Support the lifecycle of GxP equipment, including acquisition, installation, maintenance, and retirement.
Apply computer system validation expertise to laboratory equipment such as automated liquid handlers, plate readers, and PCR systems.
Maintain instrument service schedules and ensure calibration and maintenance activities are completed on time 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.
Serve as system administrator for equipment applications, including temperature monitoring systems, and assist with controlled-temperature unit management and alarm handling.
Collaborate with laboratory operations staff across bioanalytical laboratories and sites on process improvement, cross-training, and cross-site support.
Support routine operations and promote 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 active lifecycle management and compliance with current GxP requirements.
Review documents, preventive maintenance activities, and SOPs for compliance with GxP practices and corporate safety requirements.
Enhance the client department’s LAMP infrastructure for tracking equipment preventive maintenance.
Enter preventive and corrective maintenance services in the electronic laboratory logbook as part of compliance support.
Oversee outsourced pipette calibration and maintain records in the electronic logbook.
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 support efficient operation of automated processing and information technology systems.
Participate in compliance audits and training programs.
Provide client services support for laboratory applications used by the business area.