Automation Scientist

Eurofins • Full-time • Bothell, WA, US • 6d ago

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. Eurofins is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. The Group also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 55,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 50 countries. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

Job Description

Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer biochemistry analytical methods onto automated platforms to support analysis, monitoring and characterization of samples used in developing and scaling downstream processes for biological therapeutic treatments
Maintain and troubleshoot automation software and repositories, including instrument updates and configuration changes.
Integrate new instruments into automated workflows and support method rollout (validation and handoff documentation as needed).
Provide Hamilton and Tecan liquid-handler scripting and mechanical support, including response to instrument “crash” incidents.
Develop automation scripts and workflow expansions, including partner workcell support.
Expand data visualization and reporting (dashboards/Power BI), including stakeholder intake and dashboard development.
Implement non-critical script enhancements to strengthen metrics, forecasting, and auditability.
Expand non-standard automation capabilities to support broader requests and increase assay coverage beyond highest-priority targets.
Support on-site 3D printing activity for site/department users.
Perform biochemistry methods including UPLC/HPLC (size-exclusion, hydrophobic, ion-exchange, affinity), immunoassays (Gyrolab), CGE and SDS-PAGE to support the quantification and characterization of protein purification processes.
Maintain written records (electronic lab notebooks and databases) of all experimental work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices
Collaborate effectively with team members and cross-functional partners, proactively communicating issues, discussing prioritization, and seeking guidance when needed.

Qualifications

The Ideal Candidate would possess:

A minimum of 2 years experience scripting TECAN and/or Hamilton automated liquid handlers
Software development proficiency (Python and SQL preferred), including scripting, debugging, and working with version control.
Demonstrated experience conducting biochemical methods, preferably on Agilent systems and with a working knowledge of Empower software to perform capture and data analysis (example: chromatographic, spectroscopic and other detection techniques to characterize and monitor protein purification process)
Experience with 3D printing.
Working knowledge of electronic laboratory notebooks.
The successful candidate must have strong organizational skills, good lab safety awareness and effective oral and written communication skills
Applicants should be self-motivated, organized, capable of working independently, and in a collaborative environment

Basic Minimum Qualifications

B.S. in computer science, chemistry, biology, engineering, or equivalent with a minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience.
Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Mon-Fri 8am-4pm. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Bothell, WA are encouraged to apply.

Compensation: $70,000-85,000/year
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

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