Pharmaceutical Labeling Engineer – BarTender Software

USDM Life Sciences; Santa Monica (CA); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 103,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k plan

Paid time off

Rewards program

Job summary

USDM Life Sciences is seeking a Pharmaceutical Labeling Engineer to design and implement BarTender-based labeling solutions in a GxP biopharma environment. The role requires collaboration with IT, QA, Manufacturing, and Regulatory to ensure compliant labeling across sites in Southern California.

The position demands expert Bartender usage, VBScript skills, and experience with MES/ERP integrations. Hybrid work in the Santa Monica area is offered along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Expert-level proficiency with Bartender for label design, automation and server components.
• Strong Visual Basic/VBScript skills applied to labeling automation.
• Experience troubleshooting complex labeling ecosystems (MES, ERP, printing).

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, configure, and optimize labels using Bartender with advanced templates and data handling.
• Drive full label lifecycle from requirements through deployment and support.
• Collaborate with IT, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing for compliant workflows.
• Develop test plans and support validation and change control in regulated systems.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Bartender

VBScript

Label automation

GxP/compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bartender server components

Job description

Job Title: Pharmaceutical Labeling Engineer – BarTender Software

Job Function: Compliance SME

Location: SANTA MONICA, CA - Hybrid

About USDM

USDM Life Sciences is a premier consulting company with 20+ years of experience assisting heavily regulated biotech, medical device, and pharmaceutical companies with their GxP technologies to accelerate growth. Our deep domain knowledge and technology expertise in life sciences business processes are what set us apart. From strategy to implementation and adoption, we have delivered thousands of GxP projects globally.

As part of the USDM team, you have the opportunity to work with cutting‑edge technologies through our many partnerships with companies like Microsoft, Google, Oracle, DocuSign, Box, and many more. From molecule to market, you will help connect technology, people, and data in new ways to generate real‑time insights to improve business outcomes for USDM’s clients. Are you ready to make an impact and drive real digital transformation in life sciences?

Founded in Santa Barbara in 1999, USDM has grown to a progressive, global company with 300+ remote employees and offices throughout the US, Canada, and Germany.

Nature and Scope of Job

Seeking a BSA Label Design & Implementation Contractor with deep expertise in Bartender label design software and Visual Basic (VB) scripting. The ideal candidate will support end‑to‑end label lifecycle activities—including design, configuration, testing, validation, and deployment—within a GxP‑regulated biopharma, biotech, or cell therapy environment. This role requires strong collaboration with IT, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, and R&D or QC Lab teams to ensure compliant, reliable, and scalable labeling solutions.

On‑site, hybrid in Southern California: Greate LA area (El Segundo, Santa Monica)

Primary Responsibilities

Label Design & Development

• Design, develop, configure, and optimize labels using Bartender, including advanced templates, dynamic data handling, automation, and printing logic.
• Utilize Visual Basic scripting to support conditional logic, formatting, and integration with upstream systems.
• Implement standardized label formats across systems and sites to support harmonization and reduce deviations.

Label Lifecycle Management

• Drive the full label lifecycle: requirement gathering, design, configuration, testing, validation, production deployment, and support.
• Troubleshoot label‑related issues across interconnected systems (e.g., MES, Robar, ERP/EBS, Bartender).
• Maintain documentation, SOP updates, and knowledge transfer materials.

System & Process Integration

• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure alignment of label workflows with end‑to‑end business processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional workshops to define future‑state process flows, roles, responsibilities, and support models.
• Ensure solutions comply with cGMP, data integrity requirements, and regulatory standards.

Testing, Validation & Compliance

• Develop and execute test plans for label functionality, integrations, and printing performance.
• Support validation deliverables and change control processes for regulated systems.
• Ensure accuracy, security, and compliance throughout the label lifecycle.
• Provide hands‑on support during transitions, system upgrades, and site enablement projects.
• Assist with troubleshooting high‑priority incidents and participating in cross‑team triage.
• Identify opportunities to improve labeling processes, tooling, and documentation.

Additional Responsibilities

• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

Qualifications

• Expert‑level proficiency with Bartender, including design, automation, and server components.
• Strong Visual Basic / VBScript skills applied to label automation and dynamic behavior.
• Strong troubleshooting skills in complex labeling ecosystems involving MES, ERP, and printing hardware.
• Experience in biotech, pharma, or cell therapy supply chain, with familiarity in materials management, batch/lot control, serialization, and regulated operations.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Information Systems or related field.
• Master’s Degree preferred

Working Conditions

The working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job and are not meant to be all‑inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential responsibilities and functions of the job.

Unless reasonable accommodations can be made, while performing this job the staff member shall:

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing at a desk and working on a computer in an environmentally controlled home office environment.
• Operate other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, scanner, or printer.
• Frequently communicate with stakeholders via telephone, email, or instant message. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.

Equal Opportunity Statement

USDM Life Sciences 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, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Disclaimer

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and the level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. USDM Life Sciences reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Compensation

Salary/Hourly Rate Range (W2): USD 60.00 - 75.00

The base salary/hourly rate range represents the anticipated low and high end of the USDM’s compensation range for this position. Actual salaries/hourly rates will vary and will be based on various factors, such as the candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. The compensation described above is subject to change and could be higher or lower than the range described based on market survey data or budget.

Full‑time employees are eligible for health, vision, and dental insurance, life insurance, short and long‑term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, and critical care coverage.

Both full and part‑time employees, who are at least 21 years of age, are eligible to participate in USDM’s 401k plan. Full and part‑time employees may be eligible for paid time off.

All employees are eligible for USDM’s rewards and recognition program.