Junior Lab Informatics & Systems Engineer

Cognizant; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Insurance

Paid time off

401k plan

Stock purchase

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a recent graduate to join the Lab Informatics & Scientific Systems team, bridging software engineering with practical laboratory operations. You will support and help build the digital backbone of QC and R&D laboratories, including LIMS, CDS, and lab instruments.

We’ll train you in the science while you bring your technology foundation and curiosity. This role offers mentorship, a structured growth path, and exposure to AI-driven innovation within regulated environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a relevant field (Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, CS, CE, SWE, IS) or related field.
• Solid programming fundamentals in Java, Python, .NET/C#, or similar, plus SQL knowledge.
• Exposure to lab software concepts such as LIMS/CDS/SDMS and basic familiarity with regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-level, hands-on support for laboratory software systems and instrument integration platforms (e.g., HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers, balances, pH meters, auto‑titrators).
• Install, configure, troubleshoot, and upgrade lab instrument software across Windows/Linux environments.
• Support software‑to‑hardware integration, ensuring reliable data flow between instruments, databases, and LIMS/CDS platforms.
• Use ITSM tools (ServiceNow, Remedy) to manage incidents, service requests, and changes — owning tickets from initiation to closure.
• Monitor and meet SLAs for ticket resolution; maintain clear documentation of issues, troubleshooting steps, and resolutions.
• Coordinate onsite visits to resolve complex issues or support installations and validation activities.

Skills

Programming basics

Java

Python

SQL

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

CDS/SDMS

SQL databases

Job description

Cognizant is seeking a recent graduate to join the Lab Informatics & Scientific Systems team, bridging software engineering with practical laboratory operations. You will support and help build the digital backbone of QC and R&D laboratories, including LIMS, CDS, and lab instruments.

We’ll train you in the science while you bring your technology foundation and curiosity. This role offers mentorship, a structured growth path, and exposure to AI-driven innovation within regulated environments.