Job 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 Organisation 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 Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised 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 decentralised 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.

Job Description

The purpose of this role is to assist in the design and implementation of a closed-loop automation strategy across various business processes. This project aims to automate critical processes using digital twins and self-driving labs concepts. The individual will design robotic systems for desired functionality, train end users of software, and solicit continuous feedback for seamless interaction with digital twins and self-driving labs concepts.

• Design the architecture for the closed-loop automation systems, which includes both the robotic systems and the software integration with digital twins and self-driving labs.
• Ensure that the design meets all technical and business requirements.
• Create a system architecture design document that provides a detailed blueprint of the system's components and their interactions
• Identify technical specifications that outline the hardware and software requirements, performance criteria, and compliance standards
• Design, build, and maintain robotic systems tailored for the specified automation processes.
• Prototyping, iterative testing, and refining the robotic systems to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Deliver fully functional robotic systems that have been tested and validated for operational use
• Prepare maintenance documentation that includes procedures for regular upkeep, troubleshooting, and repairs
• Create technical drawings and schematics that provide detailed visual representations of the robotic systems.
• Conduct comprehensive unit testing, integration testing, and user acceptance testing of both the robotic systems and the software to ensure they meet all project requirements and perform as expected under various conditions.
• Create test plans that outline the objectives, scope, and methods for testing the systems.
• Identify detailed test cases that specify the conditions and expected outcomes for each test.
• Author validation reports that summarize the results of the tests, including any issues found and resolutions implemented
• Track bugs and issues in logs that document all identified problems and their status.
• Install and commission the automated systems within the business processes, ensuring they are fully operational and integrated with existing workflows.
• Provide support during the initial deployment phase to address any issues.
• Create a deployment report that documents the installation process, any challenges encountered, and solutions implemented.
• Prepare installation guides that provide step-by-step instructions for setting up and configuring the systems
• Continuously monitor the performance of the automated systems to identify areas for improvement.
• Optimize the systems to enhance efficiency, reliability, and performance based on collected data and user feedback.
• Create performance reports that analyze system metrics and identify areas for improvement.
• Determine optimization plans that outline the steps to enhance system performance and efficiency.
• Maintain system logs and monitor data that provide insights into system operations and any issues encountered.

Qualifications

• At least a BS in Engineering 
• 2-3 years of industry experience 
• Authorization to work in the country indefinitely without sponsorship

Additional Information

Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m., with overtime as needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 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 USA PSS Insourcing Solutions is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

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