LIMS Administrator – QC Laboratory

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group is seeking a LIMS Administrator – QC Laboratory to manage and support LIMS within a pharmaceutical/biotech QC laboratory. The role collaborates with QC, QA, and IT to ensure data integrity, compliance, and efficient workflows.

The position emphasizes true LIMS administration with candidates from QC laboratory operations encouraged to apply. This is a 6-month contract with potential extension or conversion, paying $44–$51/hour, based in Torrance, CA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related scientific/technical field.
• 5+ years of LIMS experience with major platforms (LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage).
• Experience with CSV, SQL data management, and report generation.
• Familiarity with GMP/GxP, FDA requirements, and CSV validation processes.

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain LIMS, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Manage master data, workflows, and user accounts.
• Support QC staff with LIMS and analytical software issues and provide user training.
• Integrate LIMS with laboratory instruments and software such as Chromeleon and Empower.
• Support computer system validation (CSV), change control, audits, and compliance activities.
• Create and maintain SOPs, URS, OQ, PQ, protocols, and system documentation.
• Develop SQL queries, reports, and data management tools.
• Support system integrations, including ERP/ELN, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with QC instrumentation and systems such as HPLC/UPLC/UV-Vis.

Skills

LIMS experience

GMP/GxP knowledge

CSV

SQL

QC laboratory background

FDA requirements

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related field

Tools

LabWare

STARLIMS

LabVantage

Empower

Chromeleon

Job description

We are seeking a LIMS Administrator – QC Laboratory to manage and support LIMS within a pharmaceutical/biotech QC laboratory environment. This role will work closely with QC, QA, and IT to maintain system functionality, data integrity, compliance, and laboratory workflows.

This is a true LIMS administration role. Candidates who have progressed from QC laboratory operations into LIMS/system administration are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $44–$51/hour

Type: 6-Month Contract | Potential Extension/Conversion

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM

Start: ASAP

Responsibilities

• Administer, configure, and maintain LIMS, including troubleshooting, upgrades, and system improvements.
• Manage master data, workflows, and user accounts.
• Support QC staff with LIMS and analytical software issues and provide user training.
• Integrate LIMS with laboratory instruments and software such as Chromeleon and Empower.
• Support computer system validation (CSV), change control, audits, and compliance activities.
• Create and maintain SOPs, URS, OQ, PQ, protocols, and system documentation.
• Develop SQL queries, reports, and data management tools.
• Support system integrations, including ERP/ELN, and continuous improvement projects.
• Work with QC instrumentation and systems, including HPLC/UPLC/UV-Vis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of LIMS experience with platforms such as LabWare, STARLIMS, or LabVantage.
• Experience with Empower, Chromeleon, or similar analytical software.
• Strong knowledge of GMP/GxP and FDA requirements.
• Experience with CSV, SQL, data management, and report generation.
• Strong QC laboratory and analytical instrumentation background.
• Pharmaceutical or biotech experience preferred.

This job description is a complete list of all desired skills, but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!