Watson LIMS Optimization Specialist

The Planet Group; Quebec; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biotechnology firm is seeking a full-time WatsonLIMS Optimization Specialist in Quebec. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience in regulated environments, especially within a CRO. Strong communication skills in both English and French are essential for collaboration and training. This position offers a competitive compensation package and benefits including a Group RRSP with employer matching.

Benefits

Medical Group Insurance

Group RRSP with 100% match

6 Days PTO

Qualifications

• 2+ years exposure to Watson LIMS.
• Experience with FDA, GLP, GCP, and TPD regulated environments.
• Ability to relocate to Quebec if not already local.

Responsibilities

• Oversee global activities required in support of Watson LIMS.
• Collaborate on user training needs and implement training program.
• Provide technical support to users.

Skills

Communication in English

Communication in French

Problem-solving in Watson LIMS

Education

BSc or higher degree in Life Sciences

Tools

Watson LIMS

Ligand Binding Assays

Mass Spectrometry

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Base pay range

70,000.00 / yr - $90,000.00 / yr

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WatsonLIMS Optimization Specialist – (Full-time) – Onsite – Quebec Canada

Contract Research Organization seeks a full-time onsite WatsonLIMS Optimization Specialist.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years’ experience in WatsonLIMS having worked within an FDA, GLP, GCP and TPD regulated environment prior. Additionally, this individual must have exposure to Sample Management, Ligand Binding Assays, and / or Mass Spectrometry. Ideal person will have worked within a CRO prior and possess strong communication skills both in English and French.

Opportunity offers competitive base compensation based on individual expertise and seniority. Also offered are benefits, competitive PTO, and a Group RRSP with an employer match of 100% of individual contribution each pay period, up to 3% of annual salary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Canadian Citizenship or Work Permit.
• Location within Canada, ideally already local to Quebec, or willing to relocate.
• Ability to work full-time from company onsite location.
• Valid passport for US travel, as necessary.
• BSc. or higher degree in Life Sciences or related areas.
• 2+ years exposure to Watson LIMS.
• Experience with CRO and within regulated environment to include FDA, GLP, GCP and TPD.
• Exposure / history working with Sample Management, Ligand Binding Assays, and / or Mass Spectrometry.
• Proven history having performed most day-to-day responsibilities mentioned below.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serving as SME in the oversight of global activities required in support of Watson LIMS, with prior experience working and optimizing WatsonLIMS.

Collaborating with departmental management in the identification of user training needs, while then implementing these into the training program.

Identifying key user training experts and coordinating training schedule.

Ensuring continuous improvements to training program.

Working with IT development teams to establish and prioritize validation and custom reports required, within an FDA, GLP, GCP and TPD regulated environment.

Providing technical support to technicians, analysts and scientists.

Investigating and troubleshooting errors for users with expertise having worked in SampleManagement, Ligand Binding Assays, and / or Mass Spectrometry.

Working closely with IT in the reporting of bugs to vendor, while liaising to implement fixes, with the ability to communicate within both English and French as needed to vendor and other personnel.

Assisting with Watson upgrade plans while ensuring proper deployment.

Identification of Watson LIMS technical needs based on organizational business needs, and while ensuring system is utilized to its utmost.

Working with IT validation teams in the approval of validation plans and change controls for instrument integrations, modules and adhoc tools.

Participating on the customer advisory board for process improvement initiatives.

Reviewing and updating SOPs while ensuring these harmonize across training sites.

Conducting all daily tasks in compliance with SOPs, GLPs, GCPs, and all other organizational guidelines and policies.

Managing licenses and procurement across all accounts to ensure proper security access, and to include onboarding and offboarding license tracking and assistance.

Ensuring technical initiatives are justified based on capital and operational expenses.

BENEFITS

Base Compensation dependent on individual expertise, current compensation and required needs.

Medical Group Insurance

Group RRSP with a 100% match of 3% of annual salary contributed each pay period.

6 Days PTO.

Seniority level

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Job function

Science and Information Technology

Industries

Biotechnology Research and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

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