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Automation Scientist
70,000–85,000 / Year
Location
Bothell, WA, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantFull-timeWork from Office
Job Description
## 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.**
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, optimize, validate, and transfer biochemistry analytical methods onto automated platforms.
- Maintain and troubleshoot automation software and repositories, including instrument updates.
- Integrate new instruments into automated workflows and support method rollout.
- Provide scripting and mechanical support for Hamilton and Tecan liquid handlers.
- Develop automation scripts and workflow expansions, including partner workcell support.
- Expand data visualization and reporting using dashboards and Power BI.
- Implement script enhancements to strengthen metrics, forecasting, and auditability.
- Support on-site 3D printing activity for site and department users.
- Perform biochemistry methods including UPLC/HPLC, immunoassays, CGE, and SDS-PAGE.
- Maintain written records of experimental work in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices.
- Collaborate with team members and cross-functional partners to communicate issues and prioritize tasks.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in computer science
- chemistry
- biology
- engineering
- or equivalent
Skills Required
PythonSQLTECANHamiltonUPLCHPLCImmunoassaysCGESDS-PAGE3D printingElectronic laboratory notebooksVersion controlPower BIAgilent systemsEmpower softwareOrganizational skillsLab safety awarenessOral communicationWritten communicationSelf-motivationAbility to work independentlyCollaborationChromatographic techniquesSpectroscopic techniquesData analysis
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid vacation
- Paid holidays
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