Laboratory Systems Administrator

LabAnswer; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Job summary

A leading laboratory informatics consultancy in San Francisco is seeking a System Administrator to assist in the implementation and maintenance of laboratory systems like LabWare LIMS and Empower CDS. The ideal candidate will have over two years of experience in R&D or QC laboratories, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, along with excellent communication abilities. This role requires flexibility in priorities and involvement in multiple projects. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or a related discipline is preferred, with a competitive compensation package offered.

Qualifications

• Two years+ experience supporting laboratory systems in a R&D or QC laboratory.
• Demonstrated working understanding of laboratory operations and practices.
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and maintenance activities.
• Configures and customizes system.
• Integrate instruments.
• Conduct user-training sessions for users.
• Perform entry and edit of all relevant static data.
• Act as liaison between internal laboratory users and vendor.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

Project management skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in chemistry or related discipline

Job description

LabAnswer is the leading and largest laboratory informatics consultancy; combining science, laboratory, regulatory and information technologies. We have the people, processes, methodologies, IP and experience to deliver comprehensive laboratory informatics solutions.

LabAnswer has architected, implemented, deployed and/or supported hundreds of major scientific informatics systems across more than a thousand laboratories. LabAnswer performs significant laboratory automation work in pharmaceuticals, bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, forensics, and life sciences research laboratories spanning research, development and manufacturing/QC operations.

The LabAnswer team has a rare combination of laboratory science, IT, business and regulatory expertise. We specialize in helping companies strategize, architect, implement and support scientific data management and laboratory automation projects.

Job Description

The System Administrator position is based throughout the USA and will assist in the implementation and maintenance of laboratory systems such as LabWare LIMS and Empower CDS. The position will create and maintain necessary procedures, assist in the configuration/customization of the system and provide training to staff members. This position requires flexibility with changing priorities.

Job duties and responsibilities:

• Support implementation and maintenance activities
• Configures and customizes system
• Integrate instruments
• Conducts user-training sessions for users
• Performs entry and edit of all relevant static data
• Acts as liaison between internal laboratory users and vendor to address various system issues Evaluates product enhancements and capabilities, in addition to implementing upgrades as required

Qualifications

A qualified candidate will possess:

• Two years+ experience supporting laboratory systems in a R&D or QC laboratory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated working understanding of laboratory operations and practices strong organizational and/or project management skills
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Education:

• Bachelor Degree in chemistry or related discipline is preferred.

Additional Information

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking excellent people to join our team, those who are looking to join a company for the long term. Our consultants are team players and are the best at what they do. Please read our philosophy statement at http://labanswer.com/philosophy.asp to see if you are a match for LabAnswer.