LIMS Master Data Specialist III

Curia Aalborg ApS; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits

Paid time off

Career advancement

Education reimbursement

401K with match

Learning platform

Job summary

Curia is seeking a LIMS Master Data Specialist III for our Rensselaer, NY site with relocation assistance. You will configure master data in LabVantage LIMS, manage data governance, and collaborate with QC, QA, IT to ensure compliant data systems.

Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in GMP-labs, a Life Sciences STEM degree, and hands-on experience with LabVantage/LabWare/STARLIMS, with strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related STEM field.
• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences laboratory environment.
• Understanding of analytical testing and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Data Configuration: Create and revise master data elements in LabVantage LIMS, including test methods and specifications.
• Data Governance & Quality: Enforce data integrity standards, version control, and regulatory compliance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with lab SMEs and IT to map workflows to system capabilities.
• System Support & Troubleshooting: Provide first-line support, troubleshoot data anomalies, assist with migrations.
• Documentation: Maintain Master Data SOPs, data maps, and validation docs.
• Build and maintain test definitions, sampling plans, and stability protocols in LIMS.
• Coordinate with IT, QA, and QC leadership on system settings and permissions.
• Support audits by providing LIMS documentation and access.
• Execute validation test scripts for LIMS and supervise upgrades.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related STEM field

2–5 years GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences lab experience

Tools

LabVantage

LabWare

STARLIMS

Job description

LIMS Master Data Specialist III in Rensselaer, NY with relocation assistance

Build your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives

Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers' therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients' lives.

We proudly offer

• Generous benefit options (eligible first day of employment)

• Paid training, vacation and holidays (vacation accrual begins on first day of employment)

• Career advancement opportunities

• Education reimbursement

• 401K program with matching contributions

• Learning platform

• And more!

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential job duties

• Data Configuration: Create and revise master data elements in the LabVantage LIMS platform, including test methods, specifications, analytical procedures, sampling plans, product parameters, and instrument mapping.

• Data Governance & Quality: Enforce data integrity standards, version control, and data accuracy across all laboratory processes. Ensure compliance with global corporate policies and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, ISO 17025).

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with lab subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather business requirements and map existing workflows to system capabilities. Partner with IT System Admin to develop, test and implement new functionality.

• System Support & Troubleshooting: Serve as the first line of support for end-user issues, troubleshoot master data anomalies, and assist with data migration during system upgrades. Support routine troubleshooting of data-related issues and elevate technical problems to System Admin or vendor as needed.

• Documentation: Own and update Master Data Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data maps, and validation documentation associated with LIMS.

• Build and maintain test definitions, sampling plans, specifications, and stability protocols in LIMS, in collaboration with QC SMEs.

• Work closely with IT, QA, and QC leadership to test system settings, user roles, and permissions.

• Support internal and external regulatory audits and inspections by providing LIMS documentation and system access as required.

• Execute validation test scripts associated with LIMS

• Work with QC leadership to support ongoing LIMS improvements and upgrades

Education, experience, certification and licensures

Required

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related STEM field.

• Minimum of 2-5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences laboratory environment.

• Understanding of analytical testing and techniques

Preferred

• Experience with LIMS as an end user and/or participation in an LIMS implementation.

• Knowledge, skills and abilities

Knowledge, skills and abilities

Technical Skills: Experience with major LIMS platforms such as LabVantage (preferred), LabWare, or STARLIMS.

Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, strong attention to detail, and excellent verbal/written communication skills to bridge technical and scientific teams.

Supervisory responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Physical requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel as classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Other Qualifications

• Must pass a background check

• Must pass a drug screen

• May be required to pass Occupational Health Screening

Pay Range: $100,000-$125,000

Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.

We do not accept unsolicited assistance from any headhunters or recruitment firms for any of our job openings. All resumes or profiles submitted by search firms to any employee at Curia, in any form without a valid, signed search agreement by an authorized signatory in place for the specific position, approved by Talent Acquisition, will be deemed the sole property of Curia. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by Curia because of the unsolicited referral.

Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.