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Laboratory Engineer

BioTalent, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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Location:

Hybrid – Remote with periodic travel to client site Start Date:

Within 2–4 weeks Hours:

Full-time (40 hrs/week) Rate:

Competitive (W2 or C2C + approved expenses) Position Overview

Our client, a global biopharmaceutical manufacturer, is seeking a

Lab / LIMS Engineer

to support implementation, integration, and lifecycle management of laboratory systems within a GMP environment. This role will sit within the Digital / Automation function and act as the

technical owner

for LIMS and connected lab applications — enabling data integrity, automation connectivity, and paperless laboratory operations. The successful candidate will work closely with Quality, IT, and Manufacturing to design and deliver scalable, compliant laboratory informatics solutions supporting QC, analytical development, and tech transfer activities. Key Responsibilities

Serve as the

technical lead

for LIMS configuration, administration, and integration with analytical instruments, LES/ELN, and other lab systems. Design, configure, and maintain

LIMS master data , workflows, specifications, methods, and stability study templates. Manage

system interfaces and data exchange

(e.g., Empower, Chromeleon, SAP, PI, LES, ELN, CDS). Partner with IT and QA on

CSV/CSA validation activities , authoring and reviewing URS/FRS, risk assessments, test scripts, and trace matrices. Support deployment, upgrades, and change control for LIMS and lab systems, ensuring

21 CFR Part 11

and

Annex 11

compliance. Provide

technical troubleshooting

and root-cause analysis for lab system issues. Collaborate with business stakeholders to streamline workflows and enable digital transformation within the QC labs. Support

audit and inspection readiness , providing objective evidence for system compliance. Train end users and develop supporting SOPs, WIs, and documentation as required. Required Experience

7+ years

of experience supporting and configuring LIMS systems in the

pharmaceutical/biotech industry . Hands-on experience with at least one of:

LabVantage, LabWare, SampleManager, MODA, or STARLIMS . Demonstrated understanding of

GAMP 5 ,

21 CFR Part 11 ,

Annex 11 , and

ALCOA+

data integrity principles. Experience integrating LIMS with

instrumentation, Empower/Chromeleon , and enterprise systems (e.g.,

SAP, PI, MES, ELN ). Proven ability to deliver LIMS configuration, validation, and change management documentation in GxP environments. Excellent stakeholder management — able to communicate effectively with QC, QA, IT, and Automation teams. Preferred Skills

Exposure to

cloud-hosted LIMS environments

and SaaS supplier qualification. Experience with

Kneat, ValGenesis, or Veeva Vault

for validation lifecycle management. Background in

automation/data integration

(OSIsoft PI, OPC, or middleware tools). Understanding of

Lab Automation ,

LES/ELN , or

robotic lab systems . Technical degree in

Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline . Seniority level

Mid-Senior level Employment type

Contract Job function

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