Sr. LabVantage Engineer (Remote)

Cognizant; Boston (MA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off

401(k) plan and contributions

Long-term/Short-term Disability

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Cognizant is seeking a LabVantage Engineer to translate lab processes into compliant, scalable digital workflows within life sciences environments. You will bridge business needs with LIMS solutions and partner with cross-functional teams on data, integrations, and validation.

The role emphasizes requirements gathering, process mapping, and stakeholder engagement, with a focus on GxP compliance and FDA/EU frameworks. Salary ranges and benefits apply.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in LIMS (LabVantage preferred).
• Deep understanding of lab workflows (sample lifecycle, stability, batch release, ELN/LIMS integration).
• Experience with URS/FRS, process mapping, and business analysis artifacts.
• Knowledge of GxP environments and familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, validation processes.
• Exposure to REST APIs, file-based interfaces, and middleware.

Responsibilities

• Lead requirements management and analysis workshops with stakeholders.
• Define solution design and align with LabVantage capabilities.
• Engage with businesses, IT, and delivery teams; demonstrate systems.
• Support data migration, interface requirements, and data mapping.
• Help define SIT/UAT scenarios and validation activities.
• Assist go-live planning and post-production support.

Skills

LIMS knowledge

Lab workflows

URS/FRS & process mapping

Tools

REST APIs

Middleware

Instrument interfacing

SDMS

CDS integrations

SQL basics

Job description

The LabVantage Engineer is responsible for bridging business requirements and LabVantage LIMS solutions, ensuring effective translation of lab processes into compliant, scalable, and integrated digital workflows across life sciences environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Requirements Management & Analysis
  • Lead requirement gathering workshops with business stakeholders (QC, R&D, manufacturing labs)
  • Translate business needs into User Requirement Specifications (URS) and functional specifications
  • Analyze current-state lab processes and define future-state LIMS-enabled workflows
  • Identify process gaps, standardization opportunities, and automation use cases
• Solution Design & Functional Alignment
  • Collaborate with LabVantage SMEs and architects to define solution design
  • Support integration requirement definition and prioritization (instruments, MES, SAP, CDS, etc.)
  • Ensure alignment with LabVantage capabilities (sample management, stability, biobanking, SDMS)
  • Participate in master data design and business rule definition
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • Act as primary liaison between business users, IT, and delivery teams
  • Conduct system demos and gather stakeholder feedback for iterative refinement
  • Drive alignment across global/site teams for harmonized LIMS processes
  • Support change management and user adoption initiatives
• Data & Integration Support
  • Support master data creation, validation, and migration activities
  • Work with integration teams on interface requirements and data mapping
  • Ensure data integrity and consistency across LIMS and connected systems
• Testing & Validation Support
  • Define business scenarios for SIT/UAT and validation activities
  • Support validation documentation aligned with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 compliance
  • Assist in defect triage, resolution validation, and business sign-off
  • Support traceability (URS-FRS-Test cases mapping)
• Deployment & Post-Production Support
  • Support go-live planning and site rollout activities
  • Assist in user training and SOP alignment
  • Provide hypercare support and continuous improvement recommendations

Must-Have Skills & Experience

Domain & Functional

• Strong experience in LIMS (LabVantage preferred)
• Deep understanding of lab workflows (sample lifecycle, stability, batch release, ELN/LIMS integration)
• Experience with URS/FRS, process mapping, and business analysis artifacts

Regulatory & Compliance

• Knowledge of GxP environments
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and validation processes

Technical Exposure

• Understanding of integrations (REST APIs, file-based, middleware)
• Exposure to instrument interfacing, SDMS, CDS integrations
• Basic knowledge of SQL/data structures (preferred)

Nice-to-Have

• LabVantage certification or prior experience (v7/v8)
• Experience in global LIMS rollouts or multi-site harmonization
• Agile / DevOps delivery exposure

This position is open only to visa-independent candidates and will not support visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Accepted: 10/17/2026

The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $109,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

Benefits

Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable la

Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.

If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!