Routine Assay Automation Scientist

Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions

Routine Assay Automation Scientist

West Point, PA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    ** About the Role**

    We have an exciting opportunity for a Molecular Scientist with a strong background in pharmaceutical laboratory experience to join a growing team at a PSS client site. This role will involve support for programming automated liquid handling and robotic platforms to support high-throughput sample analysis in a GXP-compliant environment for clinical and bioanalytical testing. The role will include routine testing via high throughput assays such as qPCR on these automated platforms. This is a brand-new lab so flexibility in day-to-day tasks will be required.

    ** Key Responsibilities**

    • Contribute to new lab setup, integrating automation into pharmaceutical workflows to enhance efficiency and compliance
    • Utilize automated liquid handlers, plate readers, Luminex, and PCR systems
    • Operate and maintain advanced robotic systems (e.g., Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek ) and related instruments to run routine assays
    • Perform routine cleaning, calibration, and verification of automated platforms, including daily startup/shutdown.
    • Document all activities in electronic laboratory notebooks (ELN) and LIMS for full traceability.
    • Cross-train to support other functions such as Sample Management, Ligand-Binding Assays, PCR Assays, and Compliance.
  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    ** Basic Minimum Requirements:**

    • Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences/Engineering , or related field with at least 1 year of industry experience with the following OR a Master's degree in Life Sciences/Engineering with at least 6 months of industry experience with the following:
      • O perating and troubleshooting automated liquid handlers (Tecan, Hamilton, Biomek)
      • Hands-on industry experience with PCR-based assays.
    • ** Authorization to work in the country without restriction or sponsorship.**
    • Ability to work safely with potentially infectious samples and hazardous chemicals.

    ** Preferred Qualifications:**

    • Experience in GLP/GMP-regulated pharmaceutical environments.
    • Thermo Fisher Momentum or other workflow scheduling software
    • Robotic arm experience utilizing Spinnaker, PF400, or similar
    • Familiarity with LIMS and other laboratory informatics tools.
    • Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle and instrument validation.
    • Experience with ligand-binding assays and bioanalytical workflows.

    Additional Information

    Position is Full Time, Monday-Friday, 8am-5 pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of West Point, PA are encouraged to apply

    _ Excellent full-time benefits include:_

    • Comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options
    • Life and disability insurance
    • 401(k) with company match
    • Paid vacation and holiday
    • Yearly goal-based bonus & eligibility for merit-based increases
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    Eurofins USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.