LIMS Systems Lead for 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

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.