LIMS Analyst

Recruitment by Aphex; Munster; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruitment by Aphex is seeking an experienced LIMS specialist to optimize Thermo SampleManager in Irish microbiology and analytical laboratories. The role focuses on upgrading paper-based configurations, driving automation, and strengthening data integrity and GxP compliance.

You will collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure robust lab workflows, interface with QC equipment, and maintain compliant documentation across the system.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years' hands-on experience in LIMS configuration and equipment integration.
• Strong understanding of data integrity principles in regulated environments.
• Experience with FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11 and GAMP 5.
• Experience in pharmaceutical or regulated GxP environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement for GMP documentation.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimise Thermo SampleManager LIMS methods and functionality.
• Automate laboratory processes, calculations, specifications, sample templates and reporting.
• Develop and enhance interfaces between QC laboratory equipment and LIMS.
• Optimise instrument and material master data.
• Identify and address LIMS-related data integrity risks.
• Ensure system changes meet GxP, regulatory and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams, internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Skills

LIMS configuration

Data integrity

GxP documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Science/Engineering

Tools

Thermo SampleManager LIMS

Job description

Purpose

Working as an embedded member of the internal team, you will be responsible for enhancing and optimising the existing Thermo SampleManager LIMS across the Microbiology and Analytical laboratories.

The key focus will be to upgrade existing paper on glass configurations, driving greater automation, improving laboratory workflows and ensuring robust data integrity and GxP compliance.

Responsibilities

• Configure and optimise Thermo SampleManager LIMS methods and functionality.
• Automate laboratory processes, calculations, specifications, sample templates and reporting.
• Develop and enhance interfaces between QC laboratory equipment and LIMS.
• Optimise instrument and material master data.
• Identify and address LIMS-related data integrity risks.
• Ensure system changes meet GxP, regulatory and documentation requirements.
• Collaborate with laboratory teams, internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum 7 years' hands-on experience in LIMS technical configuration and equipment integration.
• Strong practical experience with Thermo SampleManager LIMS.
• Proven experience configuring LIMS methods and integrating QC laboratory equipment.
• Strong understanding of Data Integrity principles and laboratory data management.
• Knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 11, EU GMP Annex 11 and GAMP 5.
• Experience working within a pharmaceutical or regulated GxP environment.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and GxP documentation skills.
• Pharmaceutical sterile manufacturing and packaging experience.
• Experience supporting Microbiology and Analytical QC laboratories.
• Knowledge of microbiological and analytical laboratory methods.

Education

• Certificate, Diploma or Degree in Science, Engineering or an equivalent relevant discipline.