Laboratory Instrument System Administrator
About The Position
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company providing analytical testing services. The Laboratory Instrument System Administrator will act as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for maintaining instrument/software in a validated state, performing assessments, troubleshooting, and repairs. This role involves developing and implementing CAPA, ensuring preventative maintenance and qualification testing are completed, and installing/configuring software for electronic record compliance. The administrator will also analyze system logs, perform upgrades, update user information, and conduct periodic compliance reviews. Additionally, the role includes determining and assisting with test and validation approaches for instrumentation, providing technical and risk-based rationale, coordinating or executing testing, and reviewing documentation. The position requires applying GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, ensuring project completion in compliance with quality systems, and staying current with relevant regulations. The role also involves researching and onboarding new instrumentation, assisting with integration, providing technical input for validation deliverables and investigations, and developing/enhancing procedures. Training system users and other administrators, and assisting with training program development are also key responsibilities. All activities must be conducted safely and efficiently, and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.
- Excellent communication (oral and written) and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, self-motivation, adaptability, and a positive attitude.
- Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, keep accurate records, follow instructions, and comply with company policies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Effective documentation skills with the ability to author internal technical reports.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel is required.
- Bachelor's in physical science (chemistry, engineering, computer science, etc.).
- Additional years of directly-related experience may be considered in lieu of degree (two years of directly related industry experience is equivalent to one full-time year of college in related major).
- Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship.
Responsibilities
- Maintain instrument/software in a validated state at all times.
- Perform assessment, trouble-shooting, repair.
- Develop and implement CAPA to resolve issues as needed.
- Ensure completion of preventative maintenance and routine qualification testing.
- Install, configure software for electronic record compliance.
- Perform testing to identify gaps and develop remediation as required.
- Routinely analyze system logs/audit trails, perform software/firmware upgrades, update user account information, and complete periodic system compliance reviews.
- Determine and/or assist with determining the approach to test and validate instrumentation.
- Provide technical and risk-based rationale to support approach.
- Coordinate installation and/or execute testing (as required).
- Review testing documentation generated by vendors and/or other team members.
- Compile and maintain documentation in an organized GXP compliant manner to demonstrate status.
- Applies GMP/GLP in all areas of responsibility, as appropriate.
- Ensure projects are completed in compliance with existing quality systems.
- Stay current with client, regulatory, validation, IT, and e-record regulations and requirements.
- Assist with implementing new internal practices and procedures.
- Research and on-board new instrumentation.
- Assist with integration of instrumentation into existing data center environments and workflows.
- Provide technical input for validation deliverables, investigations, and develop/enhance procedures in accordance with established quality programs.
- Provide training to system users and other admins.
- Assist with developing training program and procedures.
- Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Dental and vision options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
