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 laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organization services. It 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 Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Design and build state-of-the-art oligonucleotide synthesizer platforms
• Expertise to integrate platform including liquid handlers, thermocyclers, incubators, plate readers, washers, and a robotic arm
• Collaborate with external vendors to evaluate and select appropriate robotic equipment, instruments, and consumables to support project needs
• Manage timelines, capital purchasing and budgeting objectives for new project
• Collaborate with the Global teams to create automation workflows that advance lab goals
• Program instrument software and methods for automated liquid handling systems including Dynamic Devices Lynx, Tecan, Hamilton, Beckman Coulter (ECHO)
• Experience with Integrating data outputs into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)
• Design, develop, build, deploy, and support custom lab automation and instrumentation solutions
• Perform required maintenance, troubleshoot, and resolve issues that arise with liquid handling equipment and other general laboratory equipment to support automation

Qualifications

• Experience with implementing and maintaining automation solutions inclusive of systems integration and verification
• Partner with the Labs R&D scientist to understand workflows and provide solutions
• Prepare SOP documentation
• Minimum Requirement: 7 years of technical experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) with Bachelor's. 
• Experience leading and mentoring teams preferred.

Additional Information

The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Candidates within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY 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

Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.