Sr. Manager, QC LIMS Administrator

Viridian Therapeutics, Inc.; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 195,000; Full time

Job summary

A biotechnology company seeks a skilled Sr. Manager, QC LIMS Administrator to optimize their LIMS platform, supporting Quality Control operations. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of experience in the life sciences with strong knowledge of QC workflows and LIMS administration. You will lead projects translating user needs into compliant workflows, while ensuring system integrity during internal audits. A Bachelor's degree is required, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in life sciences, biotech, or pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong understanding of QC laboratory workflows and instruments.
• Proven experience in LIMS configuration and validation.
• Knowledge of data integrity regulations (21 CFR Part 11) and CSV.
• Ability to translate user requirements into efficient LIMS configurations.
• Excellent communication and staff training skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the configuration and maintenance of QC workflows within the LIMS platform.
• Translate user requirements into compliant system workflows.
• Support internal and external audits by ensuring data integrity.
• Own and manage change controls, deviations, and other quality records related to LIMS.
• Serve as QC lead for metadata management, reporting, and data structure updates.
• Author and deliver end-user procedures, training materials, and hands-on training sessions.
• Support system upgrades, validation activities, and ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Generate and manage LIMS data reporting and support data queries from business partners.
• Collaborate with IT and vendors to troubleshoot and resolve LIMS issues.
• Travel up to 5%.

Skills

LIMS administration

Quality Control laboratory workflows

Data integrity regulations

Project management

Microsoft Office suite proficiency

Training & support

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field

Tools

LIMS platforms

Job description

At Viridian, we are focused on developing best-in-class medicines for people living with autoimmune and rare diseases. Leveraging our team’s expertise in antibody discovery and engineering, we have created a robust pipeline of differentiated investigational therapeutic candidates for well-validated targets.

Reporting to the Executive Director, Quality Control, the Sr. Manager, QC LIMS Administrator will serve as a key subject matter expert responsible for configuring, maintaining, and optimizing the LIMS platform to support Quality Control laboratory operations. This role will collaborate closely with stakeholders across IT, Analytical Development (AD), Quality Control (QC), Quality Assurance (QA), and Computer System Validation (CSV) to ensure compliant, efficient, and user-friendly system solutions. The LIMS Administrator will lead system configuration projects, support data integrity initiatives, manage routine updates, and provide user training to enable reliable and streamlined laboratory operation.

Responsibilities

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Qualifications

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• tryStrong understanding of QC laboratory workflows, analytical instrumentation, and data management princip
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• ionAbility to translate user requirements into efficient system workflows and develop creative solutions within platform constrai
• ntsExcellent communication skills with the ability to train and support staff across multiple levels and functi
• onsDemonstrated project management experience and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environm
• entComfortable in an adaptable small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorit
• iesStrong commitment to ethical standa
• rdsProficient with Microsoft Office suite (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, etc.)
• Ability to travel up to 5%
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experie
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Viridian Therapeutics, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination, harassment, or retaliation of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, and Local laws. Viridian will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodat

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on. Viridian Therapeutics, Inc participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of employment eligibil

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Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Quality Assurance