Hybrid Lab Informatics & Systems Specialist

Cognizant; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking entry-level Lab Informatics professionals to bridge software engineering and laboratory science. You will support and learn with LIMS, CDS, and lab instruments, contributing to validated workflows in regulated environments.

New hires will join Cognizant's Lab Informatics & Scientific Systems team, with growth into development, automation, and AI-driven innovations, while collaborating with global project teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Solid programming fundamentals in Java, Python, or C#/.NET.
• Working knowledge of SQL; exposure to Oracle/PL-SQL is a plus.
• Familiarity with lab software concepts such as LIMS/CDS/SDMS.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level, hands-on support for laboratory software systems and instrument integration platforms (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers).
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and upgrade lab instrument software across Windows/Linux environments.
• Support software-to-hardware integration and ensure data flow between instruments, databases, and LIMS/CDS.
• Use ITSM tools (e.g., ServiceNow, Remedy) to manage incidents and changes, owning tickets end-to-end.
• Document issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions; maintain clear knowledge base entries.

Skills

Java

Python

.NET/C#

SQL

Oracle/PL-SQL

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

LIMS

CDS

SDMS

Job description

Cognizant is seeking entry-level Lab Informatics professionals to bridge software engineering and laboratory science. You will support and learn with LIMS, CDS, and lab instruments, contributing to validated workflows in regulated environments.

New hires will join Cognizant's Lab Informatics & Scientific Systems team, with growth into development, automation, and AI-driven innovations, while collaborating with global project teams.