Laboratory Data Systems Specialist: CT LIMS & Automation

Onterris; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Onterris is seeking a Laboratory Data Systems Specialist to bridge laboratory operations with technology, focusing on CT LIMS and data-driven improvements. The role requires translating business needs into practical tools, workflows, and automated solutions that reduce manual effort and support growth.

The ideal candidate will have CT LIMS experience in a chemistry or data review context, strong Excel/data skills, and the ability to write clear specifications and perform user testing using

Qualifications

• 3+ years of laboratory experience and understanding of laboratory operations and workflows.
• Hands-on CT LIMS proficiency gained through operational use.
• Advanced Excel and data management skills; ability to build reusable tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with clear communication.
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools to build and test solutions.
• Commits to high data integrity and precise technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Partner with laboratory, project management, and operations teams to capture requirements.
• Translate needs into reporting, automation, and workflow enhancements; document rationale.
• Coordinate with LIMS team to test and implement solutions; submit Build New requests with specs.
• Track requests through resolution; escalate when timelines are at risk.
• Develop, test and validate new workflows; support go-lives and first production cycles.
• Create user guides, SOP changes, and training materials for site QA approval.

Skills

Laboratory operations

Data analysis

AI tooling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

Tools

CT LIMS

Advanced Excel

AI-assisted tools

GitHub version control

Job description

Onterris is seeking a Laboratory Data Systems Specialist to bridge laboratory operations with technology, focusing on CT LIMS and data-driven improvements. The role requires translating business needs into practical tools, workflows, and automated solutions that reduce manual effort and support growth.

The ideal candidate will have CT LIMS experience in a chemistry or data review context, strong Excel/data skills, and the ability to write clear specifications and perform user testing using