LIMS Systems Engineer (Contract)

1 hour, 25 minutes ago
Contract
Junior
Software Development
Natera

Natera

Natera specializes in cell-free DNA testing, providing advanced genetic testing services for oncology, women's health, and organ health to help families diagnose and manage genetic diseases.

Pharmaceuticals
1K-5K
Founded 2004

Description

  • Partner with RUO stakeholders to document workflows and translate them into LabKey LIMS configurations.
  • Configure and maintain LabKey LIMS modules, including sample tracking, metadata models, workflow states, user roles, and permissions.
  • Develop process flow diagrams, functional specifications, and configuration documentation.
  • Support system validation activities, including user acceptance testing, acceptance demos, and release readiness.
  • Collaborate with the LabKey vendor on implementation details, best practices, feature enhancements, and issue resolution.
  • Support production releases, change management activities, and post-release monitoring.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement, workflow automation, and data standardization.
  • Support integrations between LabKey LIMS and upstream/downstream systems, including instruments, data pipelines, and reporting tools.
  • Perform SQL queries, data validation checks, and basic scripting to support configuration, reporting, and automation needs.
  • Troubleshoot workflow, data integrity, and configuration issues.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, computer science, bioinformatics, life sciences, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting LIMS implementation, configuration, or laboratory systems.
  • Experience with LabKey LIMS or a similar LIMS system strongly preferred.
  • Experience in laboratory workflow mapping and system translation required.
  • Experience in complaint or RUO laboratory environments preferred.
  • Hands-on experience configuring LIMS platforms, with LabKey strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, sample lifecycle management, and metadata modeling.
  • Strong SQL skills and familiarity with relational database structures.
  • Ability to write scripts in Python or similar languages for data validation, automation, and reporting support.
  • Experience integrating laboratory instruments with LIMS platforms via APIs, file-based integrations, or middleware solutions.
  • Working knowledge of RESTful APIs, JSON/XML payloads, authentication mechanisms, and data exchange standards.
  • Experience supporting UAT, system validation, and production release cycles.
  • Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, ALCOA+, HIPAA, and data integrity principles preferred.
  • Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • One-year contract role with potential to extend or convert to full-time employment based on performance and business needs.
  • Remote USA role.
  • Pay range of $70 to $85 USD per hour.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage for eligible employees and dependents.
  • Free testing for employees and their immediate families.
  • Fertility care benefits.
  • Pregnancy and baby bonding leave.
  • 401(k) benefits, commuter benefits, and a generous employee referral program.

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