Senior Technical Specialist

HCL Technologies Limited; Chennai District; On-site; INR 4,200,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

HCL Technologies Limited in Chennai is seeking a senior LIMS developer with 10+ years in LIMS and 8+ years relevant experience, including exposure to instrument interfacing and data migration.

You will design, develop, and support LIMS solutions in regulated environments (GxP, FDA, GDPR), work with Oracle/SQL Server databases, and mentor junior developers while collaborating with business teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in LIMS development and at least 8+ years relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of Oracle/SQL Server and LIMS data models.
• Experience in Pharma/Life sciences environments and GxP familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support LIMS solutions using SQL and scripting.
• Collaborate with stakeholders; ensure regulatory compliance and proper documentation.
• Mentor junior developers and drive continuous improvement in cGxP environments.

Skills

LIMS development

Regulated environment experience

SQL (Oracle/SQL Server)

Instrument interfacing / integration

Scripting / parsing scripts

Documentation and communication

GxP FDA GDPR familiarity

Mentoring / team leadership

Data migration tools knowledge

Report generation (Crystal/Jasper)

Tools

Labware LIMS

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

• 10+ years of industry experience in LIMS development
• Should have minimum 8+ years of Relevant and 10+ Years Total Experience or Higher experience in LIMS product.
• Exposure to Instrument Interfacing or 3rd party Application Integration is added advantage.Hands-On experience in developing parsing scripts.
• Strong Application implementation/Development/ Upgrade exposure in regulated Environment is must.
• Experience in Sample life-cycle, product specification, master data setup.
• Hands-On experience in configuration and custom development of Lot/Stability/Environment modules.
• Vertical Exposure: Pharma/Life science
• Computer System validation experience is added advantage.
• Required very good working experience in Crystal/Jasper Reports.
• Strong SQL and relational database proficiency (Oracle, SQL Server) with knowledge on LIMS database schema.
• Experience with Labware and LabVantage LIMS platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Effective communication with technical and business teams.
• Strong documentation and organizational abilities.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, life sciences, or laboratory environments.
• Familiarity with GxP, FDA, GDPR regulatory requirements.
• Knowledge of data migration tools and methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, and supporting LIMS solutions, leveraging advanced SQL skills and relational database experience (Oracle, SQL Server), as well as scripting and automation to optimize laboratory workflows.
• The candidate should demonstrate excellent problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders. Strong documentation and organizational skills are essential, along with experience in regulated environments such as pharmaceutical, life sciences, or laboratory settings.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with regulatory requirements (GxP, FDA, GDPR) related to data management and migration, and knowledge of other data migration tools and methodologies. The role requires a collaborative mindset, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to mentor junior developers as needed.

At HCLTech, you'll supercharge your potential. You'll find your career. And you'll find your spark. All at a place that knows that helping its customers stay on top starts by putting its people first.

HCLTech is a global technology company, home to more than 223,000 people across 60 countries, delivering industry-leading capabilities centered around digital, engineering, cloud and AI, powered by a broad portfolio of technology services and products. We work with clients across all major verticals, providing industry solutions for Financial Services, Manufacturing, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Technology and Services, Telecom and Media, Retail and CPG, and Public Services. Consolidated revenues as of 12 months ending June 2026totaled $14.8billion.