Business Systems Analyst

Spectraforce Technologies; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectraforce Technologies in the Chicago area seeks a contract Business Systems Analyst to qualify and deploy data integrations between laboratory instruments and a LIMS.

The ideal candidate has hands-on lab instrument operations, documentation skills, familiarity with software validation, and experience with LabX and Empower.

Qualifications

• Experience qualifying or deploying data integrations in a regulated lab environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instruments and their connectivity protocols.
• Experience with LIMS or similar platforms; LabX and Empower desirable.
• Familiarity with software validation and validation life cycle processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and documentation skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Author, review, and execute qualification protocols for instrument/LIMS integrations.
• Document and manage requirements, workflows, data mappings, and integration steps for lab systems.
• Collaborate with lab personnel, IT, QA, and vendor teams to deploy compliant solutions.

Skills

Data integration

Lab instruments connectivity

LIMS experience

Software validation

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Independent work

Tools

LabX

Empower

Job description

Title: Business Systems Analyst
Location: Waukegan, IL (Remote acceptable; hybrid preferred if local (East Coast/Midwest ideal, EU acceptable))
Duration: 2 years

We are seeking a results-driven Business Systems Analyst (BSA) for a contract opportunity to support the qualification and deployment of data integrations between laboratory instruments and our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with lab instrument operations, strong analytical documentation skills, familiarity with computerized systems validation processes (such as Software Validation and Software Life Cycle), and preferably exposure to LabX and Empower platforms.

Primary Responsibilities

• Author, review, and execute qualification protocols for instrument/LIMS integrations according to software validation and SLC methodologies.
• Document and manage requirements, workflows, data mappings, and integration steps for lab systems.
• Collaborate with lab personnel, IT, QA, and vendor teams to ensure successful and compliant deployment of solutions.
• Conduct functional and user acceptance testing (UAT) of integrations, report findings, and verify remediation.
• Support troubleshooting and technical investigations related to data flow and instrument connectivity issues.
• Maintain detailed documentation of system configurations, compliance records, and qualification evidence.
• Lead or support change control, deviation, or CAPA activities related to integrated lab systems.
• Provide training and guidance to lab users on new integrations and processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience qualifying or deploying data integrations in a regulated lab environment.
• Working knowledge of laboratory instruments (e.g., balances, chromatographs, titrators) and their connectivity protocols.
• Demonstrated experience with LIMS and/or other electronic laboratory platforms; experience with LabX and Empower is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with software and computerized systems validation, including authoring/executing qualification protocols, requirements specification, and testing.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical documentation.
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work independently and in cross‑functional teams.

Preferred

• Experience with regulated industries (pharma/biotech/medical devices).
• Direct hands‑on experience integrating instruments with LIMS via middleware, drivers, or custom interfaces.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for lab data integrity (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11, GxP).
• 3‑5 Years of experience.