Job Title: Lead Software Engineer - LIMS (LabVantage)
Location: Boston, MA (Local preferred but 100%
Remote for right fit)
Perm/ Full Time
US citizens and Green Card Holders and those authorized to work in the US are encouraged to apply. We are unable to sponsor H1b candidates at this time
Summary of Job
LIMS Software Engineer – LabVantage
Looking a Tech Lead for Labvantage —someone who can hit
the ground running and make an immediate impact
Job Summary:
- Seeking a highly skilled
and detail-oriented LIMS Software Engineer with at least 5 years of
experience to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of our
Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and customer-facing
portals.
- This role plays a
critical part in supporting scientific workflows and operational
efficiency across our laboratories.
- The ideal candidate will
have in-depth experience with major LIMS platforms, excellent software
development and database skills, and a strong understanding of laboratory
and regulatory environments.
- Essential
Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and
configure LIMS workflows, forms, and functionalities to meet evolving
business and lab requirements.
- Customize LIMS using
platform-specific tools, scripting languages, and configuration
frameworks.
- Partner with laboratory
personnel, IT teams, and quality stakeholders to gather requirements and
implement effective technical solutions.
- Integrate LIMS with
laboratory instruments and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, ELN, MES).
- Ensure system validation
and regulatory compliance with standards including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11,
and internal SOPs.
- Develop and maintain
technical documentation such as design specifications, validation
protocols, test cases, and user guides.
- Provide ongoing LIMS
support, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, training, and
performance tuning.
- Continuously monitor
industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements and
best practices.
Education & Experience:
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in
Computer Science, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or a related
field.
- 5+ years of hands-on
experience implementing and supporting LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare,
STARLIMS, LabVantage, Thermo Fisher SampleManager).
- Proficient in
programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, C#, SQL, or
JavaScript.
- Strong understanding of
laboratory workflows, sample management, and data integrity best
practices.
- Experience in software
development life cycle (SDLC) within regulated environments.
- Solid knowledge of
relational databases and database design principles.
Preferred:
- Experience with LIMS
integrations using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware tools.
- Familiarity with
cloud-based LIMS deployments or SaaS platforms.
- Experience working in
Agile or DevOps-driven environments.
- Language Skills:
- Professional written and
verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to understand and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
A reasonable, good faith estimate of the minimum and maximum base salary for this position is $165 K to $175 K per year with Bonus. Employee benefits will also be available, and details are available like Pension/401K/ Paid Vacation/ Life, Medical & Dental insurance etc.
* The pay range listed above reflects the expected
starting salary /Pay rate for this role. This range may be adjusted based on
market conditions, location, and other relevant factors. The Company will
determine the final starting salary/Pay rate in consultation with the selected
candidate(s), in full compliance with applicable laws
