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

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

Education & Experience

Required:

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

Preferred:

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

Skills & Abilities

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

Supervision Responsibilities

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

Physical Demands/Work Environment

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

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