LIMS Field Application Specialist (Remote)

Quest Diagnostics; Secaucus (NJ); Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Field Application Scientist to provide technical expertise in laboratory operations. This role focuses on leveraging advanced LIMS features to enhance workflows in next-generation sequencing and diagnostics. As part of a dynamic team, you will design and deploy software solutions, mentor project members, and consult on process improvements. This position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will directly impact clinical reporting and data analysis. If you have a passion for technology and a background in life sciences, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a LIMS Field Application Specialist role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in software applications and database development.
• Guide and mentor engineers to achieve project objectives.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Healthcare Standards Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

MSc in Life Sciences

PhD in Life Sciences

Tools

JIRA

Confluence

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

The Field Application Scientist is responsible for providing in-depth technical expertise to laboratory partners (R&D and operations), primarily focusing on complex application and utilization of LIMS’ advanced features.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership in devising approaches to meet project objectives. Design, develop, validate, and deploy new software applications, databases, processes, and interfaces relating to next-generation sequencing (NGS) data analysis, advanced diagnostic testing development and validation, data quality review, and clinical reporting.
• Serve as SME on specific systems/workflows supporting advanced development and high-tier production support.
• Guide and mentor other engineers and project team members to accomplish project objectives.
• Consult on process and technology improvements within R&D, Operations, and IT departments.
• Participate in resolution of support requests.
• Regularly report progress and prepare data analyses for internal review.
• Prepare reports and other communications of technical activities related to business objectives such as product/process development and improvement.
• Activities may be focused on individual projects or, more usually, assignments as a member of a project team, often working closely with other Software Developers, R&D bench scientists, Genetic Counselors, Operations Scientists, and other technical business partners.

Qualifications

Required Work Experience: 3+ years of experience in a LIMS Field Application Specialist role, preferably in healthcare or diagnostics environments.

Preferred Work Experience: Proactive mindset with a passion for improving user experience. Knack for translating complex clinical workflows into user-friendly software solutions. Adaptability to thrive in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field. MSc or PhD degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Systems, Healthcare Administration, or a related field preferred.

Physical and Mental Requirements: In-depth knowledge of using and building LIMS systems for sequencing-based laboratory workflows. Knowledge of L7 ESP is preferred. Individual must have a high level of scientific knowledge as well as a high level of understanding of the regulated operational environment in which the LIMS functions.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in tools such as JIRA, Confluence, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Familiarity with healthcare standards and regulations (e.g., HL7, FHIR, CLIA) is a plus.

EEO

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets