QA IT System Integration Specialist - LIMS (3 years contract)

Abbott; Pokeno; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Pokeno is looking for a Senior Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS) Specialist to provide support for LIMS and data systems. The role involves translating business needs into IT actions and driving continuous improvement projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline and a minimum of 5 years of experience with LIMS. Strong communication skills are essential. This position offers the opportunity to enhance usability and ensure compliance within Abbott's Nutrition Division.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant science or IT discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience with LIMS.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for LIMS and data systems.
• Translate business needs into IT actions.
• Drive continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Technical consultation

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Science, or IT/technical discipline

Tools

Laboratory information management systems (LIMS)

Job description

The Opportunity

Abbott has entered into an agreement to purchase Synlait’s North Island assets in New Zealand, including the Pōkeno manufacturing facility. Acquiring this facility supports Abbott’s anticipated growth in the Pacific Asia region across our adult and pediatric nutrition products. The pending close of the agreement is April 1, 2026.

This position works out of our Pokeno Site location in the Nutrition Division.

As the Senior Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS) Specialist,QA

What You’ll Do

• Provide advanced support for LIMS and chromatography data systems; resolve end‑user issues directly and by guiding Specialists and IT partners.
• Serve as liaison between business users and IT, translating business needs into IT actions and IT requirements into business actions.
• Identify opportunities for innovation and improvement through technology, training, and collaboration; lead continuous improvement projects to enhance usability and data integrity.
• Review system audit findings and drive appropriate corrective and preventive actions to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Assist the System Owner in ensuring applications are compliant and fit for intended use per applicable SOPs.
• Approve access requests as needed and ensure alignment with access procedures and segregation‑of‑duties expectations.
• Define user requirements for LIMS, incorporating subject matter expertise across multiple functions.
• Author/execute user acceptance testing (UAT) and support operational qualification (OQ) testing as required.
• Ensure system changes are controlled, approved, and managed per Abbott policies and procedures.
• Drive harmonization of LIMS‑related business processes by collaborating with cross‑functional teams across the AN network.
• Develop and maintain procedures that adhere to global policies to support consistent and compliant system usage.
• Provide guidance on job aids and knowledge resources developed by Specialists; support change management and knowledge transfer with project managers.
• Act as a subject matter expert for LIMS applications to partner functions (e.g., QA, R&D, Manufacturing, Microbiology).

Education & Experience You'll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Life Science, or an IT/technical discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, including hands‑on experience with laboratory information management systems (LIMS).
• Proven ability to partner across functions and provide technical consultation to enhance end‑user experience and system performance.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple activities/projects simultaneously.

Preferred

• Experience in microbiology and environmental monitoring.
• Experience in a regulated food or nutrition industry, with knowledge of standards/requirements and experience with scale‑up and/or commercialization of product innovations.
• Familiarity with data integrity principles (e.g., ALCOA+), CSV/CSA practices, and audit/inspection readiness.
• High accountability and bias for execution.