Routine Assay Automation Scientist

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.

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:
  • Operating 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.

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.