Sr SampleManager Implementation Engineer

ThermoFisher Scientific; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 94,000 - 141,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plans

Retirement plan (401k)

Job summary

Thermo Fisher Scientific is seeking a Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer to lead configuration, implementation, integration, and deployment of SampleManager LIMS across diverse laboratories. You will translate lab processes into robust configurations, support instrument and systems integrations, and ensure quality through testing and validation.

The role emphasizes hands-on implementation, collaboration with project teams, documentation, and ongoing improvements in SampleManager

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience implementing/configuring or supporting LIMS/informatics solutions.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of SampleManager LIMS configuration and implementation.
• Experience configuring lab workflows and customer-specific LIMS functionality.
• Experience with SampleManager Integration Manager and lab instrument integrations.
• Experience with relational databases (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL).
• Programming or development experience in C#/.NET is desirable.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex configuration/integration issues.
• Experience with LIMS upgrades, testing, data migration, and system validation.
• Familiarity with GMP/GLP/FDA 21 CFR Part 11/ISO in regulated labs is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Configure, customize, implement, and deploy SampleManager LIMS in diverse labs.
• Serve as technical implementation expert for SampleManager solutions.
• Translate requirements into effective SampleManager configurations.
• Design and implement lab workflows, master data, and business rules.
• Configure integrations between SampleManager and instruments and systems.
• Perform analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex issues.
• Support data mapping, migration, and validation activities.
• Develop and execute unit and system testing; assist validation and deployment.
• Produce design specifications and implementation documentation.
• Support upgrades, enhancements, and changes in customer environments.
• Estimate activities and identify risks/ dependencies; communicate findings.
• Collaborate with architects, analysts, PMs, QA/validation resources, and other engineers.
• Provide knowledge transfer and guidance to project teams and customers.
• Contribute to implementation standards and best practices.

Skills

LIMS implementation

SampleManager LIMS

Workflow configuration

System integrations

Database knowledge (Oracle/SQL Server)

C#/.NET development

Troubleshooting

LIMS upgrades & validation

SDLC & regulated environments

Requirements interpretation

Technical documentation

Independent work

Travel as required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT/CS/Engineering/Life Sciences or related field

Job description

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer

How will you make an impact?

As a Senior SampleManager LIMS Implementation Engineer, you will be a technical expert responsible for the configuration, implementation, integration, and deployment of Thermo Scientific™ SampleManager LIMS solutions.

This role is highly hands‑on and focused on translating defined laboratory processes and solution designs into robust, maintainable SampleManager configurations. You will work across new implementations, upgrades, enhancements, integrations, testing, and deployment while applying deep SampleManager product knowledge and implementation best practices.

What will you do?

• Configure, customize, implement, and deploy SampleManager LIMS solutions across a variety of laboratory environments.

• Serve as a technical implementation expert for SampleManager, applying product capabilities and best practices to deliver scalable and maintainable solutions.

• Translate functional requirements and solution designs into effective SampleManager configurations and technical implementations.

• Design and implement laboratory workflows, master data, business rules, screens, reports, and other SampleManager functionality.

• Configure and support integrations between SampleManager and laboratory instruments, enterprise applications, and other systems, including SampleManager Integration Manager.

• Perform technical analysis, troubleshooting, and resolution of complex configuration and implementation issues.

• Support data mapping, migration, and validation activities associated with LIMS implementations and upgrades.

• Develop and execute unit and system testing and support broader validation and deployment activities.

• Produce clear technical and configuration documentation, including design specifications and implementation documentation.

• Support SampleManager upgrades, enhancements, and changes to existing customer environments.

• Estimate technical implementation activities and identify technical dependencies, risks, and issues.

• Collaborate with solution architects, business analysts, project managers, technical project leads, QA/validation resources, and other implementation engineers to deliver complete solutions.

• Provide technical knowledge transfer and guidance to project teams and customers as needed.

• Contribute to implementation standards, reusable configurations, technical best practices, and continuous improvement across the SampleManager services organization.

How will you get here?

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Life Sciences, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience & Technical Skills

• 7+ years of experience implementing, configuring, or supporting LIMS/informatics solutions, with significant hands‑on implementation experience.

• Strong hands‑on knowledge of Thermo Scientific SampleManager LIMS configuration and implementation is strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated experience configuring laboratory workflows and implementing customer‑specific LIMS functionality.

• Experience with SampleManager Integration Manager, system integrations, and laboratory instrument integrations is highly desirable.

• Experience with relational databases such as Oracle, SQL Server, or PostgreSQL.

• Programming or development experience, particularly C#/.NET, is desirable.

• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills with the ability to diagnose complex configuration, integration, and application issues.

• Experience with LIMS upgrades, testing, deployment, data migration, and system validation.

• Understanding of SDLC, Quality Management Systems, and regulated/validated laboratory environments such as GMP, GLP, FDA 21 CFR Part 11, and ISO is desirable.

• Ability to interpret functional requirements and technical specifications and translate them into working solutions.

• Business analysis, requirements gathering, and functional specification experience is beneficial but not required.

• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently on complex technical assignments while collaborating effectively within project teams.

• Self‑motivated with the ability to learn new technologies and develop deeper SampleManager expertise.

• Ability to travel as required.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Indiana is $93,800.00–$140,675.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

• A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

• Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

• At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

• Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

• Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.