Laboratory Automation (2nd Shift)

Eurofins Professional Scientific Services (PSS) is seeking an Automation Scientist to support high-throughput automated liquid-handling operations on a dedicated second-shift schedule at our client site in San Diego. This role is designed to significantly expand laboratory capacity by running automated systems outside of standard first-shift hours enabling faster turnaround and roughly doubling throughput for a growing volume of complex requests.

The person in this role will independently operate load monitor and maintain automated liquid-handling platforms overnight ensuring that overflow and time-sensitive requests are processed quality-controlled and staged for the next step in the workflow. This is a hands-on detail-oriented position central to keeping a large automation-driven laboratory running around the clock.

Responsibilities

• Operate automated liquid-handling platforms (e.g. Beckman Coulter Biomek i7) to run overnight overflow requests that cannot be accommodated during first shift increasing capacity for these critical activities by at least 2x.
• Support the growing number and complexity of liquid-handling requests by executing scheduled overnight runs to deliver results faster and expand daily throughput.
• Load set up and start additional robotic system runs as needed and perform system set-up and cleanup activities to reduce prep time and maximize productivity during first shift.
• Perform liquid-handler quality control overnight using Artel across a large fleet of instruments (25 including offline and online systems) to avoid delaying first-shift processes and carry out any necessary repairs or maintenance identified in the QC reports.
• Transport sample plates to their next destination storage another robotic system or a downstream instrument process and initiate those runs when needed.
• Monitor robotic systems running through the night and provide hands-on intervention as required to troubleshoot and resolve issues minimizing downtime and protecting sample integrity.

Maintain meticulous records of runs QC results maintenance and issue resolution in client-provided systems following good documentation practices.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in a life sciences chemistry engineering or related scientific/technical field with 25 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience operating automated liquid-handling systems (Beckman Coulter Biomek i7 or comparable platforms).
• Ability to work a dedicated second-shift schedule independently and with limited on-site supervision.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and mechanical aptitude for resolving robotic system issues as they arise.
• Excellent organizational skills attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience performing liquid-handler QC with Artel or similar volume-verification systems.
• Familiarity with routine maintenance and minor repair of automated laboratory instrumentation.
• Experience in a high-throughput automation-driven laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory information/scheduling systems used to manage automated workflows.

Additional Information :

• This is a full-time second-shift position; specific hours and days will be defined based on business needs.
• Weekend overtime and holiday work may be required based on business needs.
• Comprehensive full-time benefits including medical dental and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Compensation Range: $57000-$67000/yr

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

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time