Laboratory Systems Specialist

BCforward; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BCforward is seeking a Laboratory Systems Specialist to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN, supporting IT-laboratory and manufacturing systems in a GxP-regulated environment.

The role combines IT support, laboratory systems administration, validation/qualification, and compliance documentation, with a hands-on, onsite focus to ensure data integrity and audit readiness across the site.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience supporting IT/laboratory/manufacturing systems in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on troubleshooting skills and onsite work experience.
• Experience with laboratory instruments, software, and workstations.

Responsibilities

• Support laboratory instruments, computers, software, workstations, and connected systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues for laboratory users.
• Assist with system implementations, workstation builds, upgrades, migrations, patches, and vendor installations.
• Execute and document CSV/CSA, qualification, testing, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Support GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, data integrity, and audit readiness.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Quality, Validation, laboratory users, and vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation, system records, procedures, and implementation evidence.
• Assist with backup/recovery, cybersecurity remediation, endpoint management, and disaster recovery.
• Track project tasks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables while escalating technical risks appropriately.

Skills

LIMS / laboratory informatics

Windows

Active Directory

Networking & endpoint management

CSV / CSA

GxP & 21 CFR Part 11

GAMP 5

Change control & qualification

Vendor coordination

Technical documentation & comms

Tools

Windows

Active Directory

Job description

BCforward is seeking a Laboratory Systems Specialist to work onsite in Indianapolis, IN

Laboratory Systems Specialist

Location: Indianapolis, In- Onsite

The Laboratory Systems Specialist supports laboratory, quality, and manufacturing IT systems in a GxP-regulated pharmaceutical/biotech environment in a Indianapolis manufacturing site.

The role is primarily hands-on and onsite, combining IT support, laboratory systems administration, system implementation, validation/qualification, and compliance documentation.

Main responsibilities

• Support laboratory instruments, computers, software, workstations, and connected systems.
• Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and connectivity issues for laboratory users.
• Assist with system implementations, workstation builds, upgrades, migrations, patches, and vendor installations.
• Execute and document CSV/CSA, qualification, testing, change controls, and risk assessments.
• Support GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, data integrity, and audit readiness activities.
• Coordinate with Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Quality, Validation, laboratory users, and vendors.
• Maintain technical documentation, system records, procedures, and implementation evidence.
• Assist with backup/recovery, cybersecurity remediation, endpoint management, and disaster recovery.
• Track project tasks, issues, dependencies, and deliverables while escalating technical risks appropriately.

They are looking for someone with roughly 3–5 years of experience supporting IT/laboratory/manufacturing systems in a regulated environment, with strong hands-on troubleshooting skills.

The strongest background would include:

• LIMS or laboratory informatics
• Laboratory instrument software/workstations
• Windows and Active Directory
• Networking and endpoint management
• Computer System Validation (CSV) / Computer Software Assurance (CSA)
• GxP and 21 CFR Part 11
• GAMP 5
• Change control and qualification
• Vendor coordination and system implementations
• Strong technical documentation and communication