SeniorConsultant -Clarity LIMS

Job Title: Senior Consultant - Clarity LIMS Location: Bay Area, CA (Onsite)

About the Role

We are seeking a highly experienced Clarity LIMS Developer to lead the design, configuration, customization, and integration of Illumina s Clarity Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The ideal candidate will have experience in LIMS development, with significant expertise in Clarity LIMS, preferably in a regulated or high-throughput laboratory environment.

Key Responsibilities

• System Design & Configuration

• Design and develop Clarity LIMS workflows to support laboratory operations.
• Configure protocol steps, user roles, automation integrations, and custom scripts.

• Customization & Scripting

• Develop and maintain custom scripts using Python, JavaScript, and Jython.
• Customize Clarity LIMS UI and extend system capabilities via REST APIs and automation tools.

• Integration & Automation

• Integrate Clarity LIMS with instruments, data analysis pipelines, and third-party systems (e.g., ERP, EHR, cloud platforms).
• Design and implement data exchange between Clarity LIMS and external databases/systems.

• Support & Maintenance

• Troubleshoot LIMS issues, implement patches and updates.
• Provide Tier 2/3 support and train users as needed.

• Validation & Compliance

• Author and execute validation protocols (IQ/OQ/PQ) for LIMS customizations.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., CLIA, CAP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, HIPAA, GDPR).

• Documentation

• Create and maintain technical documentation, user manuals, and SOPs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor s or Master s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in LIMS development and support.
• Hands-on experience specifically with Illumina Clarity LIMS.
• Strong programming/scripting experience (Python, JavaScript, Jython, XML).
• Solid understanding of laboratory workflows, especially in NGS, molecular biology, or clinical diagnostics labs.
• Experience with RESTful APIs and LIMS integration with laboratory instruments and informatics tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in regulated environments (CLIA/CAP/ISO/FDA).
• Knowledge of DevOps tools and version control (e.g., Git, Jenkins).
• Familiarity with cloud-based data storage and computing environments.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Prior experience with Agile/Scrum methodologies.