Sr SampleManager Implementation Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific in Canada is seeking a Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer to lead configuration, implementation, and deployment of SampleManager solutions across laboratory environments.

This hands-on role requires translating laboratory processes into robust configurations, working on upgrades, integrations, testing, validation, and documentation while applying deep SampleManager product knowledge.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting LIMS/informatics solutions.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS configuration and implementation.
• Experience with SampleManager Integration Manager and system integrations.
• Experience with databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.
• C#/.NET programming is desirable.
• Understanding of GMP/GLP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, ISO concepts is desirable.
• Ability to translate requirements into working configurations.
• Excellent technical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Configure, deploy SampleManager LIMS across various lab environments.
• Serve as technical implementation expert for SampleManager solutions.
• Translate functional requirements into SampleManager configurations.
• Design and implement lab workflows, master data, and reports.
• Configure and support integrations between SampleManager and instruments, ERP, and other systems.
• Perform technical analysis, troubleshooting, and issue resolution.
• Support data mapping, migration, and validation activities for LIMS projects.
• Develop unit and system tests; assist with broader validation and deployment.
• Produce design specifications and implementation documentation.
• Support upgrades, enhancements, and changes in customer environments.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, PMs, QA/validation resources, and other engineers.

Skills

LIMS implementation

SampleManager

Troubleshooting

Documentation

Independent work

Communication skills

Travel availability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Life Sciences

Tools

SampleManager

Integration Manager

Relational Databases (Oracle/SQL Server/PostgreSQL)

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer

How will you make an impact?

As a Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer, you will be a technical expert responsible for the configuration, implementation, integration, and deployment of Thermo Scientific™ SampleManager LIMS solutions.

This role is highly hands-on and focused on translating defined laboratory processes and solution designs into robust, maintainable SampleManager configurations. You will work across new implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, and deployment while applying deep SampleManager product knowledge and implementation best practices.

What will you do?

• Configure, customize, implement, and deploy SampleManager LIMS solutions across a variety of laboratory environments.

• Serve as a technical implementation expert for SampleManager, applying product capabilities and best practices to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.

• Translate functional requirements and solution designs into effective SampleManager configurations and technical implementations.

• Design and implement laboratory workflows, master data, business rules, screens, reports, and other SampleManager functionality.

• Configure and support integrations between SampleManager and laboratory instruments, enterprise applications, and other systems, including SampleManager Integration Manager.

• Perform technical analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex configuration and implementation issues.

• Support data mapping, migration, and validation activities associated with LIMS implementations and upgrades.

• Develop and execute unit and system testing and support broader validation and deployment activities.

• Produce clear technical and configuration documentation, including design specifications and implementation documentation.

• Support SampleManager upgrades, enhancements, and changes to existing customer environments.

• Estimate technical implementation activities and identify technical dependencies, risks, and issues.

• Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, project managers, technical project leads, QA/validation resources, and other implementation engineers to deliver complete solutions.

• Provide technical knowledge transfer and guidance to project teams and customers as needed.

• Contribute to implementation standards, reusable configurations, technical best practices, and continuous improvement across the SampleManager services organization.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 7+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting LIMS/informatics solutions, with significant hands-on implementation experience.

• Strong hands-on knowledge of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS configuration and implementation is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience configuring laboratory workflows and implementing customer‑specific LIMS functionality.

• Experience with SampleManager Integration Manager, system integrations, and laboratory instrument integrations is highly desirable.

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

• Programming or development experience, particularly C#/.NET, is desirable.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex configuration, integration, and application issues.

• Experience with LIMS upgrades, testing, deployment, data migration, and system validation.

• Understanding of SDLC, Quality Management Systems, and regulated/validated laboratory environments such as GMP, GLP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO is desirable.

• Ability to interpret functional requirements and technical specifications and translate them into working solutions.

• Business analysis, requirements gathering, and functional specification experience is beneficial but not required.

• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments while collaborating effectively within project teams.

• Self‑motivated with the ability to learn new technologies and develop deeper SampleManager expertise.

• Ability to travel as required.

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.