LabVantage Specialist

Insight Global; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking an Associate LIMS Scientist to support LabVantage LIMS expansion and optimization within a top food and beverage client. You will work with lab users, business stakeholders, and IT to implement enhancements and drive adoption of digital laboratory solutions.

The role requires hands-on LabVantage experience, strong documentation, and the ability to translate lab needs into system solutions. Collaboration across DEV/QA teams and cross-functional training may be involved.

Qualifications

• 2 years hands-on LabVantage LIMS development, configuration, or administration.
• Master data creation and maintenance.
• Test method setup and configuration.
• ELN/LES template creation and maintenance.
• UAT testing support.
• System enhancements based on lab user requirements.
• Experience in DEV/QA/implementation environments.
• Understanding of lab operations and workflows.
• Translating business requirements into system solutions.
• Strong technical documentation and writing skills.
• Experience in Life Science environments such as Food & Beverage, Pharma, or Chemical.

Responsibilities

• Configure and enhance LabVantage LIMS functionality.
• Create and maintain master data, test methods, and system templates.
• Support ELN and LES configuration activities.
• Gather requirements from lab users and translate them into system solutions.
• Perform and support UAT testing activities.
• Create SOPs, training materials, and user guides.
• Support user communications and change management efforts.
• Collaborate with lab and IT teams to optimize system functionality and adoption.

Skills

Communication

Documentation

Stakeholder management

Lab workflows understanding

Light coding

Training materials

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

ELN/LES templates

UAT testing

Master data management

Technical writing

Job description

Insight Global is seeking an Associate LIMS Scientist for a top food and beverage client. This candidate will support the ongoing expansion and optimization of LabVantage LIMS within laboratory operations. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience with the development, configuration, and administration side of LabVantage, including master data setup, test method creation, ELN/LES template development, and UAT testing. This role will work closely with laboratory users, business stakeholders, and IT teams to implement system enhancements, create technical documentation, support training initiatives, and drive successful adoption of digital laboratory solutions. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of both laboratory workflows and the technical side of LIMS platforms.

Must-Haves:

• 2 years hands‑on experience with LabVantage LIMS development, configuration, or administration, including:
• Master data creation and maintenance
• Test method setup and configuration
• ELN and/or LES template creation and maintenance
• UAT testing support
• System enhancements based on laboratory user requirements
• Experience working in a DEV, QA, implementation, or system support environment
• Understanding of laboratory operations and workflows
• Experience gathering business requirements and translating them into system solutions
• Strong technical documentation and technical writing skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience within Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical, or other laboratory‑based environments

Plusses:

• Experience with LabVantage ELN and LES
• Light coding or scripting experience
• Training material creation and delivery
• Change management and user communications experience
• Experience supporting LIMS implementations, upgrades, or enhancement projects

Day-to-Day:

• Configure and enhance LabVantage LIMS functionality
• Create and maintain master data, test methods, and system templates
• Support ELN and LES configuration activities
• Gather requirements from laboratory users and translate them into system solutions
• Perform and support UAT testing activities
• Create technical documentation, SOPs, training materials, and user guides
• Support user communications and change management efforts
• Partner with lab and IT teams to optimize system functionality and user adoption