Lab Support Engineer

Waltham, MA, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago
Full Time
On-site
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Job Details

Skills

  • Collaboration
  • Science
  • Workflow
  • Reporting
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Inventory
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Innovation
  • Business Analytics
  • Business Analysis
  • ELN
  • Informatics
  • Data Acquisition
  • IQ
  • OQ
  • PQ
  • Scripting
  • Python
  • Windows PowerShell
  • Communication
  • Stakeholder Management
  • Attention To Detail
  • Documentation
  • Computer Science
  • Pharmaceutics
  • Healthcare Information Technology
  • GxP
  • Computerized System Validation
  • Network Design
  • Configuration Management Database
  • LIMS

Summary

Roles& Responsibilities:
  • Provide technical operational support for laboratory-based systems to ensure scientists can perform daily activities efficiently
  • Build, configure, and validate laboratory IT systems and instruments, ensuring proper integration across applications such as LIMs, ELN, CDS, and equipment imaging systems
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Science, Facilities, Quality, and IT teams to deliver and support new lab technologies and infrastructure
  • Develop basic scripts or automation tools to streamline lab workflows, data transfers, and reporting processes
  • Participate in validation and qualification processes for lab systems in accordance with GxP and internal compliance standards
  • Maintain accurate documentation and system inventory (CMDB) while partnering with strategic vendors to evaluate emerging lab solutions
  • Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation within digital lab environments
Education & Experience:
  • Proven technical hands-on experience with lab systems, including setup, configuration, and troubleshooting (not purely functional or BA-level experience)
  • Experience supporting or implementing LIMS, ELN, or other scientific informatics systems, preferably within a GxP-regulated environment
  • Understanding of lab instruments, imaging systems, and data acquisition tools; ability to support system connectivity and integration
  • Exposure to validation and qualification activities (e.g., IQ/OQ/PQ) and familiarity with common documentation practices
  • Basic scripting or automation experience (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or similar)
  • Ability to work collaboratively across lab and IT functions to translate user needs into technical solutions
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with attention to detail and documentation accuracy
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline-or equivalent experience
  • Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotech, or healthcare IT environment supporting laboratory operations
  • Knowledge of GxP validation frameworks and computerized system lifecycle processes (CSV, 21 CFR Part 11)
  • Familiarity with instrument integration, imaging solutions, and lab network infrastructure
  • Experience supporting 1st/2nd line incidents within a regulated lab environment using ticketing/CMDB tools
  • Strong balance of LIMS administration and hands-on laboratory systems experience
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  • Dice Id: 91116760
  • Position Id: 134cb86c5e1a561c78e83a52ce4fb76c
  • Posted 7 hours ago
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