Lab IT Systems Specialist – LIMS & Compliance

R&D Partners; Munster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

R&D Partners in Ireland seeks an experienced Laboratory IT Systems Support Specialist to provide day-to-day support, maintenance, and configuration of validated laboratory IT systems in a regulated setting.

You will work with laboratory teams, vendors, and IT infrastructure to ensure systems are reliable, compliant, and aligned with GMP and data integrity standards. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with laboratory IT systems (LIMS/Empower) in regulated environments.
• Basic SQL and database understanding.
• Familiar with GMP, Data Integrity and cybersecurity.
• Experience with system validation and documentation.
• Excellent cross-functional communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory software and systems such as LIMS, Empower.
• Troubleshoot user access, software configurations, and data flow.
• Manage system integrations between lab instruments, databases, and enterprise systems.
• Maintain system settings, user roles, and security controls per compliance policies.
• Assist with backups, monitoring, and basic troubleshooting.
• Support validation activities including testing and documentation.
• Coordinate upgrades and patches with minimal lab disruption.
• Create and update SOPs and user guides.
• Provide evidence during audits and inspections.
• Train lab users on system workflows and best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors for issue resolution.

Skills

LIMS/Empower

Lab IT systems

SQL basics

GMP & Data Integrity

System validation

Vendor collaboration

Troubleshooting

Communication

Audit support

Tools

FTIR

UV

Job description

R&D Partners in Ireland seeks an experienced Laboratory IT Systems Support Specialist to provide day-to-day support, maintenance, and configuration of validated laboratory IT systems in a regulated setting.

You will work with laboratory teams, vendors, and IT infrastructure to ensure systems are reliable, compliant, and aligned with GMP and data integrity standards. Strong problem-solving and documentation skills are essential.