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Virtusa; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Virtusa is seeking an Empower CDS Implementation Specialist to set up, configure, and test lab IT equipment and Waters Empower CDS. You will collaborate with local and global teams to install hardware, connect laboratory instruments, run tests, and manage change requests.

This role requires hands-on experience with LC, GC, detectors, and validated testing in regulated environments (GxP, FDA). You will provide post-launch support to keep lab operations running smoothly and maintain clear

Qualifications

• Experience administering Waters Empower CDS and LAC/E systems.
• Hands-on LC/GC and detector operation in a lab.
• Experience with validated testing and compliance (GxP, FDA).

Responsibilities

• System Setup & Instrument Connection: Build and configure lab systems and connect instruments to data systems.
• Hardware Setup & Inventory: Unbox and install NICs, tag assets, assign IDs.
• Validation, Change Control & Support: Run validation tests and manage CRs from start to finish.
• Documentation & Coordination: Keep records, update teams, meet deadlines.
• Post-launch support: Provide technical support to maintain lab operations.

Skills

Regulated lab experience (GxP, FDA)

CRs and project documentation

Post-launch technical support

Tools

Waters Empower CDS

LAC/E systems

NIC cards & network setup

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an Empower CDS Implementation Specialist to set up, configure, and test lab IT equipment and Waters Empower Chromatography Data Systems (CDS). You will work with local and global teams to install computer hardware, connect lab instruments, run tests, manage change requests, and support lab staff after launch.

Job Summary

We are looking for an Empower CDS Implementation Specialist to set up, configure, and test lab IT equipment and Waters Empower Chromatography Data Systems (CDS). You will work with local and global teams to install computer hardware, connect lab instruments, run tests, manage change requests, and support lab staff after launch.

Key Responsibilities

System Setup & Instrument Connection

• Build new LAC/E computers using approved software images.
• Install, configure, and test Waters Empower CDS software on LAC/E systems.
• Set up chromatographic systems in the Empower software.
• Check lab instruments to decide the best way to connect them to LAC/E hardware.
• Connect lab equipment (LC, GC, detectors) through LAC/E for data collection and control.

Hardware Setup & Inventory

• Unbox computers and install hardware like Network Interface Controller (NIC) cards.
• Tag hardware assets and assign official LAC/E IDs to track equipment.

Validation, Change Control & Support

• Run formal validation tests to make sure system setups and instrument connections meet quality standards.
• Perform post-setup sample testing to ensure everything works correctly.
• Handle Change Requests (CRs) from start to finish.
• Keep clear records, update teams on progress, and meet project deadlines.
• Provide technical support right after launch to keep lab operations running smoothly.

Required Skills & Experience

• Software: Strong experience administering and setting up Waters Empower CDS and LAC/E systems.
• Lab Instruments: Hands-on experience with Liquid Chromatography (LC), Gas Chromatography (GC), and detectors.
• Compliance: Experience working in regulated lab environments (GxP, FDA) using strict testing and validation rules.
• IT & Hardware: Basic IT hardware skills (installing NIC cards, network setup, asset tagging).
• Process: Experience creating and managing IT Change Requests (CRs) and project documentation.