Laboratory Systems Consultant

PPG IN ProPharma Group India Pvt Ltd; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG IN ProPharma Group India Pvt Ltd in Hyderabad is seeking a Laboratory Systems Consultant to support the implementation and validation of laboratory informatics systems such as ELN and LIMS. The role involves writing UAT protocols and ensuring compliance with GxP requirements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry, strong knowledge of CSV, and effective communication skills. You will collaborate with various teams to ensure successful system delivery and adoption.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical industry.
• Experience supporting laboratory informatics systems and validation activities.
• Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and validation of laboratory informatics systems.
• Author User Acceptance Testing (UAT) protocols and validation documentation.
• Collaborate with laboratory users, IT, and quality teams.

Skills

Knowledge of computerized system validation (CSV)

Experience with laboratory systems (ELN, LIMS)

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Education

B.S./B.A. in scientific discipline

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)

Job description

The Laboratory Systems Consultant is responsible for supporting the implementation, validation, and ongoing delivery of laboratory informatics systems such as Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) within a regulated pharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical environment.

This role focuses on writing and executing User Acceptance Testing (UAT) and validation test scripts, performing unit testing for each sprint release, and translating laboratory and business needs into clear, traceable system requirements. The consultant will work closely with laboratory stakeholders, IT, quality teams, and vendors to ensure system quality, compliance, and successful adoption.

Essential Functions

• Support the implementation, configuration, and enhancement of laboratory systems, including ELN and LIMS.
• Author User Acceptance Testing (UAT) protocols, validation test scripts, and related documentation in compliance with GxP requirements.
• Execute UAT, validation, and regression test scripts and document results, deviations, and remediation efforts.
• Perform unit testing for each sprint release within an Agile development environment.
• Gather, analyze, and document business and laboratory requirements.
• Maintain traceability between system requirements, test cases, and validation deliverables.
• Collaborate with laboratory users, IT teams, quality, and system vendors to ensure successful system delivery and adoption.
• Support issue resolution, defect tracking, and system readiness for production release.

Necessary Skills and Abilities

• Strong knowledge of computerized system validation (CSV) in regulated pharmaceutical environments.
• Working knowledge of laboratory systems, including ELN, LIMS, LES / MES, and eQMS.
• Ability to write clear, detailed requirements, test scripts, and validation documentation.
• Experience working within Agile or Scrum-based delivery models.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work across scientific, technical, and quality teams.
• High attention to detail and commitment to data integrity and compliance.

Educational Requirements

Minimum B.S./B.A. in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Engineering, Computer Science or related field).

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the Pharmaceutical or Biopharmaceutical industry.
• Proven experience supporting laboratory informatics systems and validation activities.
• Hands‑on experience working in a laboratory setting is preferred.
• Prior experience writing and executing UAT and validation test scripts in a regulated environment.

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