Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer - Contractor

Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer - Contractor # Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer - Contractor Employer: E Tech Group Location: West Chester. OH Department: Central Reference: 1415 At E Tech Group , j oining our team means joining a group of passionate and forward-thinkingexperts. Were one of the largest engineering and system integration firms in the United States providing value for our clients thr ough IT automation and control solutions for more than 30 years to the Life Sciences, Mission Critical, Metals & Mining , Warehousing & Distribution , and CP G/ Food & Beverage industries. Our national and global scale allows us to help our clients develop and implement standardized solutions at any of their facilities regardless of physical location or the local resources available at that site. We are seeking a Contractor for the position of Senior Laboratory Automation and Informatics Engineer.to help our clients design, implement, and support automated laboratory systems in GxP-regulated environments. In this role, youll work with integrated instrumentation, robotics, informatics, and control system solutions across biopharmaceutical, cell and gene therapy, clinical diagnostic, analytical, and discovery labs. As a senior member of the team, youll lead projects with independence, shape the Automation & Informatics technical approach, and support the growth of junior engineers through mentorship. This role connects lab automation with enterprise systems through LIMS/ELN integration, data pipelines, API/middleware solutions, and digital lab orchestration to support compliant data flow. 10-20% travel associated with this role. You will: - Design, deploy, and support automated lab systems for pharma and life sciences clients in GxP environments - Lead projects independently, guide Automation & Informatics technical direction, and mentor junior engineers - Translate lab workflows and assay needs into specifications, roadmaps, architectures, and platform strategies - Create URS, FRS, SDS, IQ/OQ/PQ, and other documentation aligned with GAMP5 and 21 CFR Part 11 - Build, test, deploy, commission, troubleshoot, and train users on lab automation systems - Integrate LIMS and ELN platforms (e.g., SampleManager, LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, Benchling), including sample/result data flow and structured data capture - Engineer data pipelines, ETL/ELT processes, and compliant, validated data traceability - Architect APIs, middleware, and SQL databases for audit-trail, time-series, and compliance data models - Configure workflow orchestration platforms (e.g., SiLA 2, Benchling Workflows, Tetrascience) and lead digital lab modernization, AI-ready infrastructure, and autonomous lab enablement - Coordinate across instrumentation, informatics, and controls teams while serving as the technical contact for life sciences stakeholders - Be an ambassador who embodies our Core Values, prioritizing the success of E Tech Group, our clients, and the professional development of our associates. You have: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Data Science, Bioinformatics, In