Laboratory & Instrument Systems Support Specialist

Planet Pharma; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Pharma in Berkeley, CA seeks an embedded IT support specialist to maintain instrument connectivity and data workflows in a fast-paced lab environment. You will triage issues, coordinate with IT/OT teams and vendors, manage lab computers, and help implement new software interfaces and data storage solutions.

The role emphasizes ownership, clear communication, and the ability to translate scientific needs into technical requirements, all while maintaining data integrity and system

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT, engineering, automation, laboratory systems, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of computers and Windows OS.
• Ability to learn complex laboratory workflows and translate scientific needs into clear technical requirements.
• Strong ownership, customer focus, documentation discipline, vendor management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for laboratory IT and instrument-computer issues, providing rapid triage, troubleshooting, and escalation.
• Understand and utilize various internal and external IT systems and resources to operate independently (local IT, global IT, online support, IT security, IT management).
• Manage lab computers (inventory, basic troubleshooting, PC replacement, software upgrades, coordination with IT groups to resolve problems).
• Improve lab digital systems landscape by working cooperatively with IT teams, connectivity experts, and scientists (design new systems, implementation of 3rd party software, interface with data storage systems).
• Manage incidents end to end across service desks, IT/OT teams, application owners, and vendors; challenge handoffs, elevate stalled tickets, and track issues through closure.
• Monitor and optimize data flow processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Document processes and procedures related to digital enablement and data management.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in laboratory technology and data management solutions.

Skills

Windows OS

Ownership

Customer focus

Documentation

Vendor management

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT/engineering/automation/lab systems

Job description

Job Description

Provide embedded, hands-on IT support for laboratory instruments and its management. The role ensures reliable connectivity to historians and other middleware, engaging with IT support, timely issue resolution, and clear coordination among laboratory users, IT/OT teams, application owners, and vendors.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary on-site contact for laboratory IT and instrument-computer issues, providing rapid triage, troubleshooting, and escalation.
• Understand and utilize various internal and external IT systems and resources to be able to operate independently (local IT, global IT, online support, IT security, IT management)
• Manage lab computers (inventory, basic troubleshooting, PC replacement, software upgrades, coordination with IT groups to resolve problems)
• Improve lab digital systems landscape by working cooperatively with IT teams, connectivity experts, and scientists (design new systems, implementation of 3rd party software, interface with data storage systems)
• Manage incidents end to end across service desks, IT/OT teams, application owners, and vendors; challenge handoffs, elevate stalled tickets, and track issues through closure.
• Monitor and optimize data flow processes to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Document processes and procedures related to digital enablement and data management.
• Stay updated on the latest developments in laboratory technology and data management solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree or equivalent experience in information technology, engineering, automation, laboratory systems, or a related discipline.
• Solid understanding of computers and windows OS
• Ability to learn complex laboratory workflows and translate scientific needs into clear technical requirements.
• Strong ownership, customer focus, documentation discipline, vendor management, and cross-functional communication skills.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay range

25-35/hr DOE