LIMS SME/Developer and Configuration Specialist

LabAnswer is the leading and largest laboratory informatics consultancy; combining science, laboratory, regulatory and information technologies. We have the people, processes, methodologies, IP and experience to deliver comprehensive laboratory informatics solutions.

LabAnswer has architected, implemented, deployed and/or supported hundreds of major scientific informatics systems across more than a thousand laboratories. LabAnswer performs significant laboratory automation work in pharmaceuticals, bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, forensics, and life sciences research laboratories spanning research, development and manufacturing/QC operations.

The LabAnswer team has a rare combination of laboratory science, IT, business and regulatory expertise. We specialize in helping companies strategize, architect, implement and support scientific data management and laboratory automation projects.

Travel requirement: This is a remote position so the candidate can live anywhere in the USA. The position will require 11-25% travel.

The LIMS SME/Developer and Configuration Specialist will provide product knowledge for installing and configuring StarLIMS LIMS/ELN systems for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA).

Duties include:

•Performs installation, configuration, and testing

•Performs functional allocation to identify required tasks and their interrelationships

•Possesses requisite knowledge and expertise in the professional community that the Government is able to qualify the individual as an expert in the field for an actual TO

•Demonstrates expertise with LIMS, including integration with workflows outside of laboratories and provides expert analysis advice and recommendations

•Configure and customize the LIMS / ELN

•Integrate instruments and other systems

•Acts as liaison between internal laboratory users and vendor to address various system issues and user requirements

•Evaluates product enhancements and capabilities •Implements upgrades and enhancements

•Develops / configures user requirements, upgrades, and enhancements,

Minimum Qualifications:

•BS in Chemistry / Microbiology or related industry + 1 year experience for junior level and BS + 5 years for senior level in a Lab environment (testing, instruments, LIMS, ELN, LIS, CDS, clinical, healthcare, etc)

•STARLIMS Development or Configuration experience

•Excellent verbal and written communication skills

•Demonstrated working understanding of laboratory operations and practices strong organizational and/or project management skills

•Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders

•·Strong analytical and problem solving skills

FDA Project Information: LabAnswer is pursuing a contract with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Office of Regulatory Affairs (ORA) for the continued implementation, deployment, integration, training, testing and support of FDA’s Laboratory Information Managements System (LIMS). We are currently working on the project as a subcontractor. The new contract is anticipated to be awarded in late July, 2016 for a period of 7 years. There are approximately 6 remote LIMS SME positions.

Travel requirement:This is a remote position so the candidate can live anywhere in the USA. The position will require 11-25% travel.

We offer comprehensive benefits to regular full-time employees including but not limited to:

•Unlimited ceiling for professional growth opportunities within LabAnswer

•You will also have opportunities to take advantage of training programs to advance your career; our extensive online library includes a assortment of technical and professional training tools and resources

•Opportunities to work across a variety of industries (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Energy, Environmental, Forensics, Genomics, Government etc.)

•Opportunities to work across a variety of laboratory environments (analytical testing, biotech, clinical trials, forensics, medical device, pharmaceutical, public health and research hospitals) •Comprehensive health and welfare programs to fit your individual or family’s needs:

•Health Insurance •Dental Insurance •Vision Insurance,

•401(k) Retirement Saving that includes a generous employer match

•Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)

•Company Paid Life Insurance

•Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

•Wellness Plans and Rewards

•Strong company values of team work, culture and values, personal and professional development, work-life balance, and recognition

•Competitive compensation with opportunities to participate in employee bonus plan and travel bonus plan

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team, those who are looking to join an organization for the long term. We invite you to visit www.labanswer.com to review our Employee Value Proposition and Philosophy, and welcome you to apply, or refer a candidate to apply, through our careers page for employment consideration.