LIMS Administrator (Quality Specialist)

Nestle Operational Services Worldwide SA • St. Louis, MO

3d • $69,689 - $98,134

About The Position

The LIMS Administrator supports the systems, data, and information that keep laboratory operations running effectively. As the primary administrator for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), this role maintains accurate master data, improves system functionality, supports users, and strengthens data governance and documentation practices. The administrator connects laboratory associates, customer service, IT, and technical partners, translating business and laboratory needs into system improvements.

The position is part of Quality Assurance and Nestlé Purina Analytical Laboratories, which conducts research supporting pet nutrition, product quality, and the delivery of safe ingredients and sustainable practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, information systems, or related discipline, or an additional 4+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• 3+ years of experience in laboratory, laboratory informatics, scientific, or technical operations.
• 2+ years of experience administering, configuring, supporting, and/or serving as an advanced user of data management or business systems.

Nice To Haves

• 1+ years of experience with LIMS administration, configuration, enhancement, implementation, or optimization; LabVantage is given as an example.
• Experience in laboratory operations and testing workflows.
• Experience with document management, master data management, SQL, reporting/data visualization, or related information management tools.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment, including system testing/change control, and/or supporting operational processes such as purchasing, inventory, invoicing, billing, or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory master data, including tests, specifications, materials, customer requirements, instruments, reference data, and related system information.
• Troubleshoot system, data, workflow, and user issues; partner with internal IT and technical resources to resolve issues and implement enhancements.
• Support system updates, testing, change management, and continuous improvement initiatives to improve laboratory workflows and system effectiveness.
• Develop and strengthen data governance and information management practices to improve the consistency, accuracy, organization, and usability of laboratory information.
• Create and maintain system procedures, user guides, training materials, and technical documentation; provide ongoing training and support to laboratory users.
• Improve integration and information flow across LIMS, document management systems, databases, reporting tools, and other laboratory applications.
• Cross-train and provide backup support for laboratory purchasing, customer billing, master data, and other critical operational processes.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Healthcare coverage
• Performance-based incentives and a broad range of other benefits; packages may vary depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level