Lab IT Engineer: LIMS, CSV & R&D Systems

ALTEN Technology USA; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite role

Travel between sites

Parking limited

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a highly motivated Lab Engineer to support pharmaceutical R&D laboratory operations in Cambridge, MA. The role emphasizes LIMS/LIS configuration, CSV validation, and on-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will configure LIMS, manage user access, coordinate with vendors, and ensure ALCOA/GxP compliance. Travel between multiple sites is required; parking is limited and onsite only.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a similar field is required.
• Hands-on experience supporting laboratory and computerized systems in a Vaccines R&D environment.
• Direct experience with LIMS configuration, LIS concepts, Active Directory, user management, and system administration.
• Knowledge of computerized system validation (CSV), ALCOA principles, and GxP requirements.
• Experience with software installation, upgrades, testing, and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Configure and support Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Manage data transfers and understand Laboratory Information Systems (LIS).
• Join laboratory computers to the domain and maintain AD group permissions.
• Maintain and update inventory records for laboratory equipment and computer systems.
• Administer user accounts and access management.
• Perform software upgrades, testing, and troubleshooting activities.
• Coordinate with equipment and software vendors for installation and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with ALCOA principles and support CSV activities.
• Review equipment manuals and prepare computer systems per vendor specs.
• Maintain documentation and support regulatory and quality requirements.
• Utilize ServiceNow for ticket management and support activities (preferred).

Skills

LIMS configuration

LIS concepts

Active Directory

CSV & GxP

Vendor coordination

Communication skills

ServiceNow experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS

Tools

ServiceNow

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a highly motivated Lab Engineer to support pharmaceutical R&D laboratory operations in Cambridge, MA. The role emphasizes LIMS/LIS configuration, CSV validation, and on-site collaboration with cross-functional teams.

You will configure LIMS, manage user access, coordinate with vendors, and ensure ALCOA/GxP compliance. Travel between multiple sites is required; parking is limited and onsite only.