StarLIMS Architect (live anywhere USA)

LabAnswer; Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Long-term career opportunities

Job summary

A leading laboratory informatics consultancy is seeking a StarLIMS Architect to enhance system efficiency by configuring and customizing StarLIMS LIMS systems. This role requires a thorough understanding of laboratory workflows, advanced StarLIMS knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The position is suited for candidates willing to travel 50% and work from home, with a strong analytical mindset necessary for participating in multiple projects. A Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or related field is essential.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of laboratory environments and workflows is essential.
• Candidates must have advanced knowledge of StarLIMS programming and system architecture.
• Strong service-oriented mindset required.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements for system configuration.
• Configure and customize StarLIMS systems.
• Act as liaison between laboratory users and vendor.
• Enter and edit all relevant static data in StarLIMS.
• Serve as liaison between laboratory users and vendor for issues.
• Conduct user-training sessions on StarLIMS usage.
• Evaluate product enhancements and plan upgrades as needed.

Skills

Advanced level StarLIMS knowledge

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Thorough understanding of laboratory environments

Ability to work effectively in teams

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor Degree in chemistry, biology, computer science, or related discipline

Tools

StarLIMS

Job description

Overview

LabAnswer is the leading and largest laboratory informatics consultancy; combining science, laboratory, regulatory and information technologies. We have the people, processes, methodologies, IP and experience to deliver comprehensive laboratory informatics solutions.

LabAnswer has architected, implemented, deployed and/or supported hundreds of major scientific informatics systems across more than a thousand laboratories. LabAnswer performs significant laboratory automation work in pharmaceuticals, bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, forensics, and life sciences research laboratories spanning research, development and manufacturing/QC operations.

The LabAnswer team has a rare combination of laboratory science, IT, business and regulatory expertise. We specialize in helping companies strategize, architect, implement and support scientific data management and laboratory automation projects.

Most of the LabAnswer positions will require 50% travel and the ability to work from a home office. Our consultants are able to live anywhere in the USA.

Job Description

The StarLIMS Architect will assess business needs and system issues and configure, customize, update, and tune StarLIMS LIMS systems to improve operational efficiency. The position will gather user requirements, create and maintain procedures, and assist in the configuration/customization of the system. Candidates with similar experience in other LIMS or laboratory systems may qualify for structured and on-the-job training in StarLIMS software.

Responsibilities

• Gather user requirements
• Configure and customize StarLIMS
• Integrate instruments with StarLIMS
• Enter and edit all relevant static data
• Act as liaison between internal laboratory users and vendor to address various system issues and user requirements
• Conduct user-training sessions for users
• Evaluate product enhancements and capabilities, in addition to implementing upgrades as required

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of laboratory environments and workflows
• Advanced level StarLIMS knowledge (programming and system architecture)
• Strong service-oriented mindset with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in teams and go above and beyond to meet the team’s goals
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Education

Bachelor Degree in chemistry, biology, computer science, or related discipline

Additional Information

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking excellent people to join our team, those who are looking to join a company for the long term. Our consultants are team players and are the best at what they do. Please read our philosophy statement at http://labanswer.com/philosophy.asp to see if you are a match for LabAnswer.