GxP Lab Computing Engineer

firstPRO US; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

firstPRO US partners with a leading life sciences organization to hire a Lab Computing Engineer who merges IT with laboratory environments. The role supports systems connected to scientific instruments in a regulated (GxP) setting and emphasizes hands-on work beyond traditional desktop support.

The position requires 5+ years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or a related field, with strong Windows, networking, and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in GxP or other regulated environments.
• Strong troubleshooting across IT systems and laboratory instrumentation.
• Solid foundation in Windows environments, networking, and remote systems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.
• Familiarity with lab safety standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for laboratory systems, including computers connected to scientific instruments.
• Coordinate installation, relocation, and decommissioning of lab equipment from an IT perspective.
• Support and maintain Windows-based environments, including security configurations.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards through reporting and adherence programs.
• Serve as a technical point of contact for vendors, field engineers, and internal stakeholders.
• Contribute to system validation efforts and change management processes.
• Develop and maintain documentation (procedures, troubleshooting guides, best practices).
• Track and manage inventory of lab hardware, software, and related assets.
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required.

Skills

Gxp compliance

Troubleshooting

Windows admin

Networking

Lab IT integration

Documentation

Inventory management

Vendor coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field

Job description

We're partnering with a leading life sciences organization to hire a Lab Computing Engineer who operates at the intersection of IT and laboratory environments. This is a hands-on role supporting systems connected to scientific instrumentation in a regulated (GxP) setting.

This is not a traditional desktop support or CSV-focused role, we're looking for someone who understands how technology integrates within laboratory operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Provide technical support for laboratory systems, including computers connected to scientific instruments
• Coordinate installation, relocation, and decommissioning of lab equipment from an IT perspective
• Support and maintain Windows-based environments, including security configurations
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and regulatory standards through reporting and adherence programs
• Serve as a technical point of contact for vendors, field engineers, and internal stakeholders
• Contribute to system validation efforts and change management processes
• Develop and maintain documentation (procedures, troubleshooting guides, best practices)
• Track and manage inventory of lab hardware, software, and related assets
• Perform preventative maintenance activities as required

What We're Looking For

• Experience working in GxP or other regulated environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills across both IT systems and laboratory instrumentation
• Solid foundation in Windows environments, networking, and remote systems
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset
• Familiarity with lab safety standards and practices

Nice to Have

• Exposure to scientific instrumentation or lab systems

Background

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Life Sciences, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of relevant technical experience