Operational Automation Integrator

Eurofins•Lancaster, PA

2h•Onsite

About The Position

The Operational Automation Integrator will analyze current laboratory processes and collaborate with laboratory management and Lean SMEs to identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and lean process improvements. This role involves applying lean principles to successfully integrate automation solutions into existing laboratory workflows, minimizing operational disruption. The integrator will partner with automation engineers to connect new automated equipment to existing workflows, data systems, and reporting environments, and translate operational requirements into integration specifications. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining documentation for automation systems, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements, and collaborating with IT to establish secure network connectivity and cybersecurity standards. The position also requires collaboration with vendors and internal teams to drive automation projects, serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for integration-related issues, and acting as the technical integration lead for PMO-driven initiatives. The integrator will also develop tools to quantify project impacts, ensure compliance with validation requirements, assist other Eurofins BPT sites, and collaborate with college/university robotics teams for innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Automation or related technical field
Minimum 3 years industry experience in Laboratory or manufacturing environments
Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Nice To Haves

Understanding of scripting or lightweight programming, experience in validation or qualification activities (IQ/OQ/PQ)
Familiarity with GMP standards and continuous improvement frameworks

Responsibilities

Analyze current laboratory processes and collaborate with laboratory management and Lean SMEs to identify opportunities for automation, digitalization, and lean process improvements
Apply lean principles to support the successful integration of automation soutions into existing laboratory workflows, minimizing operational disruption.
Partner with automation engineers to connect new automated equipment to exisiting workflows, data systems, and reporting environments.
Translate automation and operational requirements into integration specifications, including data flow definitions, interface behavior and reliability constraints.
Develop and maintain documentation for automation systems, including schematics, SOPs, and training materials.
Ensure compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements in all automation projects
Collaborate with IT to establish and maintain secure network connectivity, segmentation, performance, and cybersecurity standards supporting laboratory automation.
Collaborate with vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional internal teams to drive automation projects to completion.
Serve as a site Subject Matter Expert (SME) working closely with lean and automation engineers, IT and the laboratory operations to help resolve integration-related issues across instrumentation, network communication and data workflows.
Act as the technical integration lead for laboratory automation initiatives, supporting PMO-driven projects from concept through implementation
Develop tools to quantify labor savings, waste reduction, and carbon footprint impact resulting from projects.
Ensure integrations comply with validation and qualification requirements defined by Quality Engineering
Assist and consult with other Eurofins BPT sites in North America
Collaborate with local college/university robotics teams to drive innovation and creative solutions.
Attend Lean/Automation topic related conferences/networking forums and present on behalf of the company as applicable