Systems Specialist (Laboratory Sciences)

Smartedge Solutions; España; Remote; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Smartedge Client is seeking a Laboratory Sciences Systems Specialist to oversee validation, administration, and lifecycle management of data acquisition systems in a global CRO/pharma setting. This role is 100% remote within the EU.

You will draft SOPs, support site implementations, perform GLP validation, and coordinate with end users, vendors, and management to implement improvements. A bachelor’s in a scientific field and at least three years' related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field or equivalent.
• Minimum three years of related experience in CRO/Pharma.
• Experience with GLP validation and system lifecycle management.
• Strong documentation and SOP drafting skills.

Responsibilities

• Validate, administer, and manage data acquisition systems.
• Execute GLP validation processes and prepare validation artifacts.
• Decommission retired systems and manage system updates.
• Draft SOPs for system use and maintenance.
• Support system implementations at site level with stakeholders.
• Oversee system lifecycle and upgrades; act as global admin.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Multi-tasking

System administration

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sciences

Tools

Power BI

Smartsheet

MS Excel

MS Word

Databases

Job description

Smartedge Client is looking for an individual to help with their Systems Specialist (Laboratory Sciences) @ 100 % Remote Work (EU)

Job Description :

The Laboratory Sciences Systems Specialist is responsible for the validation, administration, and management of data acquisition systems within Laboratory Sciences by supporting global validation and implementation, changing controls and overall lifecycle management of the systems.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

Execute GLP Validation processes, including, but not limited to:

Required document preparation (eg: validation plan, traceability matrix, validation report, test script creation and execution)

Decommissioning of retired systems

System updates and releases

• Responsible for drafting standard operating procedures for use and maintenance of the system
• Responsible for supporting system implementation at the site level via collaboration with site stakeholders
• Oversight and management of system lifecycle including system upgrades
• Serve as Global System Administrator for laboratory systems, as assigned
• Perform system analysis and provide insight for improvements
• In conjunction with users and managers, define requirements/user stories, document specifications, implement and support systems
• Identify areas for process improvements and innovation
• Implement and plan for improvements, enhancements, and new applications to systems in collaboration with Global System Owner and Global SMEs. Advise on need for system upgrades.
• Interact with a variety of stakeholders including End Users, Management, Business Partners and Vendors
• Education: Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) or equivalent, preferably in a scientific-related discipline.
• Experience: Minimum of three years related experience required within a CRO, Pharma or similar working environment
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted as a satisfactory substitute for the specific education and experience listed above.
• Must be able to influence resources/staff without direct reporting relationships.
• Ability to multi-task, excellent written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail required.
• Must possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and be able to prioritize and re-evaluate priorities as situations change.
• Working knowledge of computer software (MS Word, MS Excel and databases) required.
• Experienced using data tools such as Excel Pivot Tables, Smartsheet and Power BI.