Lab IT Engineer-6

Realign Llc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Realign Llc in San Diego seeks a Lab IT Engineer to provide IT infrastructure, application, and technical support for laboratory environments in life sciences. The role covers instrument connectivity, Windows server/AD management, and LIMS/ELN/DRS applications.

You will collaborate with scientists, vendors, and IT teams to ensure data integrity, security, and compliant operations in regulated settings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Lab IT or related IT infrastructure roles.
• Experience supporting lab environments in life sciences/pharma.
• Strong Windows, AD, networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP skills.
• Experience with LIMS/ELN/CDS or similar lab apps.
• Knowledge of instrument connectivity and lab data systems.
• Experience with incident, change, and asset management.
• Understanding of cybersecurity and access control.

Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for lab systems, instruments, and apps.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot lab IT infra.
• Support LIMS, ELN, LES, CDS, and other lab apps.
• Provide technical support for lab instruments and connectivity.
• Manage Windows servers, AD, networking, and access.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and application issues.
• Support integration between instruments and enterprise IT systems.
• Assist with upgrades, migrations, patching, backups, and deployments.
• Maintain documentation for lab systems and procedures.
• Collaborate with scientists, vendors, and IT teams.
• Support GxP-regulated environments and validation procedures.
• Participate in validation, change control, incident management, and audits.

Skills

Lab IT

IT Infrastructure

Troubleshooting

Cybersecurity

Communication

Tools

LIMS

ELN

LabWare

Benchling

STARLIMS

VMware

ServiceNow

ITIL

PI System

Job description

Job Type: Full Time

Job Category: IT

Job Title: Lab IT Engineer

Location: San Diego, CA

We are seeking an experienced Lab IT Engineer to provide IT infrastructure, application, and technical support for laboratory environments within the life sciences/pharmaceutical/ biotechnology industry. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting laboratory systems, instruments, networks, applications, and regulated environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide IT support for laboratory systems, equipment, instruments, and applications.
• Install, configure, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory IT infrastructure.
• Support LIMS, ELN, LES, CDS, and other laboratory applications.
• Provide technical support for laboratory instruments and their connectivity to IT systems.
• Manage Windows servers, workstations, Active Directory, networking, and system access.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, connectivity, and application issues.
• Support integration between laboratory instruments and enterprise IT systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, migrations, patching, backups, and deployments.
• Maintain documentation for laboratory systems, configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting.
• Work closely with laboratory scientists, vendors, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and application teams.
• Support GxP-regulated environments and follow applicable IT compliance and validation procedures.
• Participate in system validation, change control, incident management, and audit activities.
• Ensure laboratory systems meet security, availability, and data integrity requirements.

Required Skills

• 5+ years of experience in Lab IT, Laboratory Systems, IT Infrastructure, or a related role.
• Experience supporting laboratory environments in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device, or life sciences organizations.
• Strong knowledge of Windows, Active Directory, networking, TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and troubleshooting.
• Experience with LIMS, ELN, LES, CDS, or other laboratory applications.
• Experience supporting laboratory instruments and instrument connectivity.
• Knowledge of system administration, endpoint management, and IT infrastructure.
• Experience with incident, problem, change, and asset management.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity and access-control practices.
• Excellent troubleshooting and communication skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with LabWare, Benchling, STARLIMS, or other LIMS platforms.
• Knowledge of OSIsoft PI / AVEVA PI, data historians, or laboratory data systems.
• Experience with VMware, cloud technologies, or virtualization.
• Familiarity with ServiceNow and ITIL processes.
• Experience with GxP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, CSV, and data integrity.
• Knowledge of laboratory instrument interfaces and protocols.
• Experience working with vendors and third-party laboratory technology providers.