Job Description

We are seeking an associate scientist/scientist to join the SmartLab within Drug Product Design and Supply.

The successful candidate will develop and deploy automation and technology processes for pharmaceutical drug candidates in a laboratory setting.

Position Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will help design, prototype, and develop laboratory automation solutions for drug product development applications as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Assist with the design and testing of modular hardware to facilitate data-rich experimentation.
• Enable the use of digital tools for machine learning and self-optimization to enhance automation goals.
• Develop novel solutions for the execution of laboratory experimentation.
• Innovate with academic and industrial collaborators to identify unmet needs and develop novel solutions.
• Partner with research scientists and engineers on suitable experimentation to deliver DPDS workflows for solid dosage form development.
• Implement a robotic control system for the orchestration of multiple workstreams using modular laboratory equipment.
• Enable data management systems to retrieve, process, and store relevant lab data from both manual and automated experiments.
• Develop and implement data analytics tools for process optimization, process modeling, and visualization.
• Participation with departmental initiatives, continuous improvement teams, scientific presentations, and external collaborations to influence the scientific and business impact of the group.
• **Experience in pharmaceutical R &D **

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• MS in Automation, Robotics, Engineering, Data Science, or related field ,
  OR BS with 2–4 years of hands‑on lab experience

• Strong programming skills in Python or C/C++

• Experience with APIs , OPC , and digital/automated lab systems

• Familiarity with machine learning, AI agents, or Bayesian optimization

• Experience with computer vision tools for product quality analysis

• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting abilities

• Preferred

• Hands‑on experience with robotics, lab automation, machine vision, or data analytics

Additional Information

• Position is Monday- Friday 8:00 AM- 5:00PM. Overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Groton, CT are encouraged to apply.
• Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Indianapolis, IN are encouraged to apply
• Excellent full-time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
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• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.