Sr.Functional Analyst (ISG)

Cognizant

Kolkata District

Hybrid

INR 1,500,000 - 2,000,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Cognizant is looking for a Sr. Functional Analyst to support complex laboratory operations in Kolkata. The role involves configuring and optimizing Sample Manager and Star LIMS, ensuring high quality digital workflows and data integrity.

With a focus on collaboration between lab users and tech teams, the ideal candidate should possess experience in regulated lab environments and strong technical skills in LIMS applications. The position offers a hybrid work model and requires 6 to 10 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

6-10 years of experience with Sample Manager and Star LIMS.
Experience in configuring Star LIMS integrations with Lab App.
Proficient in Labvantage configuration.

Responsibilities

Gather business requirements for Sample Manager and Star LIMS configurations.
Maintain data integrity across lab processes.
Implement Labvantage solutions for lab workflows.

Skills

Sample Manager

Star LIMS

Lab App Empower

Labvantage

Labware ELN

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Job Title

Sr.Functional Analyst (ISG)

Job Summary

The Sr Functional Analyst in ISG supports complex laboratory operations by configuring and optimizing Sample Manager and Star LIMS integrated with Lab App Empower, Labvantage, and Labware ELN in a hybrid work model. The role ensures high quality digital workflows, reliable data integrity, and efficient collaboration between lab users and technology teams across global sites.

Experience

6 - 10 years

Required Skills

Technical Skills: Sample Manager, Star LIMS integration with Lab App, Empower, Labvantage, Labware ELN
Domain Skills

Nice to Have Skills

Domain Skills

Technology

Custom Service

Shift

Day

Responsibilities

Collaborate with laboratory stakeholders to gather detailed business requirements and translate them into robust configurations for Sample Manager and Star LIMS that enhance daily testing efficiency.
Configure and optimize Sample Manager workflows to streamline sample registration, tracking, and result management while maintaining consistent data integrity across all lab processes.
Design and maintain Star LIMS processes integrated with Lab App to support test scheduling, instrument allocation, and electronic approvals in a user‑friendly manner.
Coordinate with quality and compliance teams to ensure that LIMS configurations and changes align with regulatory expectations and internal standard operating procedures.
Partner with instrument specialists to integrate Empower with Sample Manager and Star LIMS, enabling seamless chromatography data capture and traceable reporting for audits.
Implement and refine Labvantage solutions to support specialized laboratory workflows, ensuring that configuration changes are thoroughly documented and validated.
Configure and support Labware ELN to provide structured electronic experiment documentation that improves collaboration, knowledge retention, and searchability of scientific records.
Analyze production incidents related to Sample Manager, Star LIMS, Empower, Labvantage, and Labware ELN, then coordinate timely resolution and preventive improvements to reduce recurrence.
Develop, review, and maintain functional specifications, configuration guides, and user reference materials to support consistent adoption of LIMS and ELN capabilities.
Conduct training sessions and hands‑on demonstrations for lab users to improve proficiency with Sample Manager, Star LIMS, Empower, Labvantage, and Labware ELN in a hybrid work environment.
Perform system testing, regression testing, and validation support activities to confirm that enhancements and defect fixes meet defined acceptance criteria without disrupting lab operations.
Collaborate with infrastructure and security teams to ensure that LIMS and ELN environments remain stable, performant, and aligned with corporate cybersecurity policies.
Continuously assess new product features and industry trends in LIMS and ELN technologies to recommend practical improvements that benefit scientific outcomes and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in life sciences, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline with substantial exposure to regulated laboratory environments.
Bring between six and ten years of direct experience working with Sample Manager and Star LIMS solutions in complex multi‑site or enterprise environments.
Demonstrate hands‑on experience configuring Star LIMS integrations with Lab App to support sample lifecycle management and instrument workflows.
Show proven capability in working with Empower for chromatographic data management, including configuration of interfaces with Sample Manager or other LIMS platforms.
Exhibit practical experience with Labvantage configuration, including design of workflows, master data setup, and user support activities.
Display solid knowledge and usage of Labware ELN for electronic documentation, template configuration, and support of standardized experiment recording.
Apply strong understanding of GxP principles, data integrity expectations, and audit readiness considerations within laboratory information systems.
Utilize excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills to diagnose complex issues spanning Sample Manager, Star LIMS, Empower, Labvantage, and Labware ELN.
Communicate clearly with diverse technical and non‑technical audiences, providing concise updates and user guidance in a hybrid work model.
Manage time effectively to handle enhancements, incident resolution, and project tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality outcomes.
Adapt quickly to evolving priorities in laboratory operations, embracing continuous improvement and innovation in digital lab solutions.
Maintain a customer‑focused mindset ensuring that every system enhancement and support action contributes to reliable science, patient safety, and broader societal benefit.