Lead Engineer, LIMS

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Ohio.

📋 Description

• Act as the primary technical authority and subject matter expert for LabVantage LIMS throughout the organization.

• Establish the architecture, solution design standards, development practices, and governance frameworks for LIMS.

• Oversee the complete delivery of LabVantage enhancements, implementations, upgrades, and migration projects.

• Propel platform modernization, automation, and initiatives aimed at continuous improvement.

• Review and authorize technical designs, configurations, customizations, and integration methodologies.

• Set best practices for system performance, scalability, maintainability, and security.

• Design, configure, customize, and enhance LabVantage LIMS modules for R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Stability, and Regulatory processes.

• Develop and manage workflows, business rules, automation processes, data models, and system configurations.

• Lead intricate custom development utilizing LabVantage technologies.

• Ensure that enhancements adhere to SDLC, CSV, change management, and validation procedures.

• Conduct code reviews and establish development standards across project teams.

• Design and support integrations via API, web services, middleware, and file-based methods.

• Drive laboratory automation through instrument connectivity and data acquisition.

• Assess and implement technologies to enhance laboratory efficiency and data integrity.

• Provide technical leadership for global L3 support and critical incident management.

• Lead root cause analysis for complex production challenges and define preventive measures.

• Ensure adherence to GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+, and global regulatory standards.

• Establish documentation standards, SOPs, and governance processes.

• Convert business requirements into scalable technical solutions.

• Facilitate workshops, design sessions, and requirements gathering.

• Mentor and guide LIMS engineers, developers, administrators, and offshore delivery teams.

• Drive execution across global, cross-functional teams.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, Life Sciences, or a related field.

• Over 10 years of experience in implementing, configuring, and supporting LIMS platforms, with significant hands-on experience in LabVantage LIMS.

• Profound expertise in LabVantage architecture, configurations, workflows, forms, business rules, and platform administration.

• Experience in leading enterprise-scale LabVantage implementations and upgrade initiatives.

• Strong understanding of laboratory operations in R&D, QC, Stability, Manufacturing, and Regulatory functions.

• Demonstrated experience in designing and implementing enterprise integrations using APIs, web services, middleware, and messaging platforms.

• In-depth knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases, including optimization and troubleshooting.

• Familiarity with Java, JavaScript, SQL, XML, REST/SOAP services, and modern integration frameworks.

• Experience with reporting and analytics platforms tailored for laboratory settings.

• Knowledge of cloud platforms, application hosting, and initiatives for infrastructure modernization.

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid time off: vacation (12–25 days depending on grade), company-paid holidays, personal days, and sick leave.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (or provincial healthcare coordination in Canada).

• Retirement savings plans (401(k) in the U.S. or RRSP in Canada).

• Life and disability insurance.

• Employee assistance programs.

• Additional benefits as defined by local policies and eligibility.

• Potential eligibility for variable incentives, bonuses, or commissions.