LIMS Laboratory Administrator - Analytical Formulation Sciences

KBI Biopharma, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 84,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is seeking a LIMS Administrator to serve as the primary system expert for the laboratory's LIMS platform.

You will support users, configure workflows, manage reports and interfaces, and drive continuous improvement across the lab. The role collaborates with IT and QA to ensure compliant, reliable system performance and data integrity, with opportunities to lead system upgrades, validations, and instrument integrations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience supporting laboratory information systems and/or laboratory operations.
• Basic system administration experience.
• Knowledge of databases and SQL query development.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support for LIMS users and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Configure and maintain tests, specifications, methods, templates, and other system master data.
• Deliver user training and guidance on LIMS functionality and best practices.
• Respond to user inquiries and resolve system-related problems in a timely manner.
• Serve as the technical lead for laboratory process improvement initiatives.
• Design, develop, and maintain LIMS reports and dashboards.
• Configure system pages, workflows, and functionality enhancements.
• Implement and maintain laboratory instrument interfaces with LIMS.
• Support implementation and maintenance of statistical quality control and trending tools.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on system upgrades, validation activities, and enhancement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory data management, efficiency, and compliance.

Skills

SQL query development

Databases

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Information Systems

Tools

LabVantage LIMS

Job description

Job Summary

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator serves as the primary system administrator and technical expert for the laboratory's LIMS platform. This position is responsible for supporting system users, configuring and maintaining laboratory workflows, managing reports and interfaces, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. The role acts as the key liaison between laboratory operations and Information Technology to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient system performance.

Key Responsibilities

LIMS Administration & User Support

• Provide day-to-day support for LIMS users and troubleshoot system-related issues.
• Configure and maintain tests, specifications, methods, templates, and other system master data.
• Deliver user training and guidance on LIMS functionality and best practices.
• Respond to user inquiries and resolve system-related problems in a timely manner.
• Serve as the technical lead for laboratory process improvement initiatives.

System Development & Continuous Improvement

• Design, develop, and maintain LIMS reports and dashboards.
• Configure system pages, workflows, and functionality enhancements.
• Implement and maintain laboratory instrument interfaces with LIMS.
• Support implementation and maintenance of statistical quality control and trending tools.
• Collaborate with IT and business stakeholders on system upgrades, validation activities, and enhancement projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve laboratory data management, efficiency, and compliance.

Data Management & Analytics

• Manage laboratory information and data stored within LIMS.
• Generate reports and perform data analysis to support laboratory operations.
• Support statistical analysis, interpretation of trends, and investigations.
• Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Biological Sciences, Information Systems, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 3 to 5 years of experience supporting laboratory information systems and/or laboratory operations.
• Basic system administration experience.
• Knowledge of databases and SQL query development.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated environment such as FDA, GMP, GLP, EPA, or similar.
• Experience with LabVantage LIMS or comparable LIMS platforms.
• Experience supporting laboratory instrument integrations.
• Familiarity with statistical process control and laboratory data trending tools.
• Experience participating in system implementation, validation, or upgrade projects

Salary Range: $84,000 - $115,500
Salary range provided per current averages and expectations. The salary and job title for this opening will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience and may be outside this range. KBI has a robust total rewards strategy which includes an annual bonus structure for all employees, medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid PTO and holidays, 401K matching with 100% vesting in 60 days and employee recognition programs.

KBI Biopharma, Inc. is an EEO/AA employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. Therefore, all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status, are strongly encouraged to apply.

I understand that neither the completion of this application nor any other part of my consideration for employment establishes any obligation for KBI Biopharma, Inc. to hire me. If I am hired, I understand that either KBI Biopharma, Inc. or I can terminate my employment at any time and for any reason, with or without cause and without prior notice. I understand that no representative of KBI Biopharma, Inc. has the authority to make any assurance to the contrary.

I attest with my signature below that I have given to KBI Biopharma, Inc. true and complete information on this application. No requested information has been concealed. I authorize KBI Biopharma, Inc. to contact references provided for employment reference checks. If any information I have provided is untrue, or if I have concealed material information, I understand that this will constitute cause for the denial of employment or immediate dismissal.