Lab Operations Engineer

Eurofins•Upper Gwynedd Township, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Eurofins Scientific is hiring a Laboratory Operations Engineer to support process systems in clinical and non-clinical regulated bioanalytics laboratories at a PSS client site. The role supports laboratory automation assets, system security, data management, obsolescence initiatives, software development lifecycle (SDLC) activities, and compliance needs. It also provides client services support for business-area laboratory applications. The engineer supports GxP equipment throughout its lifecycle, from acquisition and installation through maintenance and retirement, and helps ensure automation systems remain validated and compliant with current GxP requirements. The role involves coordinating instrument service and calibration, administering equipment applications and temperature monitoring systems, maintaining electronic laboratory records, supporting audits and training, and contributing to process improvements and reporting solutions. This is a full-time, on-site client-site position with a Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. schedule. 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 ability to influence others and promote inclusion, feedback, and empowerment.
Highly organized, with the ability to multitask and manage multiple 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 and apply 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 regulated bioanalytical laboratory programs.
Support GxP equipment lifecycle activities, 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 according to 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, 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 with 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 activities, and SOPs for compliance with GxP practices and corporate safety requirements.
Enhance the existing LAMP infrastructure for tracking departmental equipment preventive maintenance.
Record preventive and corrective maintenance services in the electronic laboratory logbook as part of compliance support.
Oversee outsourced pipette calibration, maintain records in the electronic logbook, generate and review out-of-calibration impact reports, share findings with management, and take appropriate action.
Perform Hamilton verification after preventive or corrective maintenance and document verification in the electronic laboratory 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 business-area laboratory applications.