We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented LIMS Software Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and customer-facing portals. This role plays a critical part in supporting scientific workflows and operational efficiency across laboratories. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with major LIMS platforms, excellent software development and database skills, and a strong understanding of laboratory and regulatory environments.

Essential Responsibilities

1. Design, develop, and configure LIMS workflows, forms, and functionalities to meet evolving business and laboratory requirements.
2. Customize LIMS using platform-specific tools, scripting languages, and configuration frameworks.
3. Partner with laboratory personnel, IT teams, and quality stakeholders to gather requirements and implement effective technical solutions.
4. Integrate LIMS with laboratory instruments and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, ELN, MES).
5. Ensure system validation and regulatory compliance with standards including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal SOPs.
6. Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design specifications, validation protocols, test cases, and user guides.
7. Provide ongoing LIMS support, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, training, and performance tuning.
8. Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements and best practices.

Education & Experience

Required:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, Thermo Fisher SampleManager).
3. Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, C#, SQL, or JavaScript.
4. Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, sample management, and data integrity best practices.
5. Experience in the software development life cycle (SDLC) within regulated environments.
6. Solid knowledge of relational databases and database design principles.

Preferred:

1. Experience with LIMS integrations using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware tools.
2. Familiarity with cloud-based LIMS deployments or SaaS platforms.
3. Experience working in Agile or DevOps-driven environments.

Skills & Abilities

1. Language Skills: Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
2. Mathematical Skills: Ability to understand and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
3. Reasoning & Judgment: Apply critical thinking to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Supervision Responsibilities

1. Carry out managerial or supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

1. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and other communications/computer components.
2. Potential exposure to odors, fumes, airborne particles, hazardous chemicals, and microbiological pathogens.
3. Noise levels and temperatures may vary.
4. Interactive and fast-paced team-oriented tasks.

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