Lab Automation Consultant

wega Informatik AG; Leiden; Remote; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

wega Informatik AG in Leiden, Netherlands, is a Pharma and Life Science IT service provider with over 30 years of experience, offering a flexible work model from home, client sites, and occasional Basel office visits. We seek ambitious professionals who excel in challenging projects and welcome financial incentives within a team-driven culture.

The role supports the implementation, operation, qualification and maintenance of lab automation, LIMS/LES, and CDS systems.

Qualifications

• Lab technician apprenticeship or Bachelor/Master in Biology, Bioinformatics or life sciences.
• Familiar with configuring lab automation systems (LIMS, ELN, LES) and CDS like Empower or Chromeleon.
• Pharma experience is essential.
• Experience with PL/SQL, Pipeline Pilot, and .NET.
• Able to work in agile IT projects and understand GXP/GMP/GLP controls.
• English fluency is mandatory; Dutch/German/French language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supports lab technicians and scientists installing and configuring the digital lab (lab automation, LIMS connectivity).
• Configuring / scripting instrument connectivity solutions / services.
• Performing installation qualifications (IQ).
• Maintains software, configuration, qualification and database documentation.

Skills

Lab automation systems

LIMS/ELN/LES

CDS Empower/Chromeleon

Pharma experience

English fluency

Agile IT projects

GXP/GMP/GLP knowledge

Education

Lab Technician apprenticeship

Bachelor/Master in Biology/Bioinformatics/Chemistry/life sciences

Tools

PL/SQL

Pipeline Pilot

.NET

Job description

We are a Pharma and Life Science IT service provider that has been successfully carrying out 'state-of-the-art' projects for international customers for more than 30 years, now. Our consultants work in

• from home
• on our customer’s premises
• occasionally our office in Basel

We are a dynamic forward-thinking and expanding organization with a great team spirit and always on the look out for like-minded individuals. If you are driven by ambition and highly motivated by challenging jobs, as well as financial incentives, you have come to the right place.

With our attractive compensation and fringe benefits model, this is a great opportunity to maximize your earning potential. The further development of our colleagues and team members coupled with an excellent work atmosphere are amongst the top values of our company.

Mission:

The objective is to support the implementation, operation, qualification and maintenance of lab automation systems, chromatography data systems and LIMS/LES systems.

Your Area of Responsibilities:

• Supports lab technicians and scientists installing and configuring the digital lab (lab automation, LIMS connectivity)
• Configuring / scripting instrument connectivity solutions / services
• Performing installation qualifications (IQ)
• Maintains software, configuration, qualification and database documentation

Your Qualification & Experience:

Education:

• Lab technician (apprenticeship) or Bachelor or Master degree in Biology, Bioinformatics, Chemistry or other life science degree. Affinity/ keen interest in understanding laboratory informatic solutions is important

Professional Skills & Experience:

• Familiar with configuration and customization of commercial lab automation systems (LIMS, ELN, LES) and/or Chromatography Data Systems (CDS) like Empower or Chromeleon
• Pharma experience is vital
• Work experience with PL/SQL, Pipeline Pilot, .NET
• Some years of practical experience in industry or academic institutions, ideally in charge of installing, qualifying or supporting lab automation solutions
• Experience with working in an agile way in business and IT projects
• Knowledge of the regulated pharma (QC) environment (GXP, GMP, GLP) is a plus

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:

• Communicates effectively with different stakeholders involved in projects as needed
• Is able to illustrate their work to lab people (e.g. non IT specialists)
• Is capable to adapt and communicate according to international standards
• Fluency in English is mandatory and either sound Dutch, German or French speaking skills would be an advantage
• Is able to adapt to research or QC environment: understanding of issues and their specific requirements