LIMS Administrator

Our purpose is to bring hope to life by enabling life-changing therapies for patients around the globe, creating a healthier and happier tomorrow. Our mission is to work side by side with our customers in order to improve patients’ lives by bringing new biopharmaceuticals to market.

The LIMS IT Application Administrator ensures implementation and rollout of the global LIMS project. Ensure the application works in line with business expectations and is the point of contact in the company for first level support. The role acts as the key point for LIMS administration that includes monitoring the system to ensure it works in line with business needs, addressing any end-user issues as well as training needs, working with external resource.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Configure and customize Labware LIMS.
• Integrate instruments with Labware LIMS.
• Participate in Gap fit.
• Design, configure, unit test and deploy labware products.
• Design and implement interfaces with external applications.
• Implement instrument integration with the labware products.
• Develop simple or complex software functionality but with limited scope.
• Participate in peer reviews of code for coding standards, best practices, functionality, error handling, etc.
• Write basic SQL queries using relational database concepts and schema design principles.
• Integrate laboratory instruments with scientific software packages.
• Evaluates product enhancements and capabilities, in addition to implementing upgrades as required.
• Collaborate with Cloud architect, Design lead and Security architect to design and implement LIMS system
• Plan, implement, and maintain the software development infrastructure.
• Implement and own the CI/CD.
• Manage CD tooling.
• Build and maintain highly available production systems.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and alerting.
• Improve CI/CD tooling.
• Implement and improve monitoring and alerting.
• Collaborate with software developers, QA specialists, and other team members to ensure timely and successful delivery of new software releases.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

• Excellent communication skills
• Project management skills with knowledge of presentation
• Problem-solving and analytics skills
• Team and time management skills

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Certified training in IT related field or equivalent
• Familiarity with IT systems in a Laboratory environment and 1 or more years of experience using LIMS or similar systems.
• Proficient in Windows environment
• Familiarity with GMP requirements
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Thrives working in a team-based environment but also enjoys working independently.
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment (GC, HPLC, spectrophotometer, ICPMS, plate readers, etc.)
• 2 to 4 years related LIMS experience: configuration, validation, implementation, and/or system admin.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated successful implementation of at least one similar or larger scale computer system.
• Demonstrated cost savings, process improvements or revenue enhancements.
• 4 to 6 years in computer system validation and analytical instrumentation testing.

COMPENSATION:

$83,920 - $115,390

Our culture at AGC Biologics is defined by the six core values: Knowledge, Trust, Quality, Ingenuity, Accountability and Teamwork. Our core values stem from our team members and are embedded into our DNA. They provide a common language and understanding of how we as an organization are connected across three continents. Our core values serve as a compass and reminder of how we achieve our purpose of bringing hope to life for patients around the globe. 
 

AGC Biologics is a leading global biopharmaceutical Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with a strong commitment to delivering the highest standard of service as we work side-by-side with our clients and partners, every step of the way. We provide world-class development and manufacture of mammalian and microbial-based therapeutic proteins, plasmid DNA (pDNA), messenger RNA (mRNA), viral vectors, and genetically engineered cells. Our global network spans the U.S., Europe, and Asia, with cGMP-compliant facilities in Seattle, Washington; Boulder and Longmont, Colorado; Copenhagen, Denmark; Heidelberg, Germany; Milan, Italy; and Chiba, Japan. We currently employ more than 2,500 employees worldwide. Our commitment to continuous innovation fosters the technical creativity to solve our clients’ most complex challenges, including specialization in fast-track projects and rare diseases. AGC Biologics is the partner of choice. To learn more, visit www.agcbio.com.  Want to keep posted about our growth and learn more about our company? Follow us on LinkedIn and give us a quick Like on Facebook!

AGC Biologics offers a highly competitive compensation package and a friendly, collaborative culture that values personal initiative and professional achievement. AGC Biologics is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.