LIMS Analyst (Labware)

Zifo•Boston, MA

About The Position

Zifo is seeking a Laboratory Informatics Consultant with hands-on experience implementing and supporting enterprise LIMS platforms, particularly LabWare. The role focuses on sample-centric LIMS solutions and the full sample lifecycle in regulated laboratory environments. The consultant will work with pharmaceutical, biotech, CRO, and other regulated laboratory organizations to design, configure, and deploy informatics solutions that improve data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiency. The position involves operating independently on medium-complexity projects and collaborating with a global support team on larger projects. The ideal candidate understands day-to-day laboratory operations and can design compliant, efficient, and traceable workflows, while configuring supporting entities such as instruments and inventory when needed. Responsibilities span stakeholder requirements gathering, process analysis, LIMS configuration, testing and validation, deployment, support, troubleshooting, training, and continuous improvement. Zifo is a global R&D solutions provider serving pharma, biotech, manufacturing QC, medical devices, specialty chemicals, and other research-based organizations. The company describes its culture as curiosity-driven, science-focused, employee-built, collaborative, and committed to learning and teamwork. Zifo values technical competency and cultural adaptability and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience working with laboratory informatics systems, specifically LabWare.
Strong experience implementing and supporting sample lifecycle management in LIMS.
Solid understanding of laboratory workflows, such as QC, analytical, stability, manufacturing, or R&D.
Experience working in regulated environments, including GxP, FDA, or ISO settings, and familiarity with ALCOA+ principles.
Strong communication skills and experience working directly with laboratory and QA stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or related field.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on laboratory experience or a background in chemistry or biology.
Experience with complex sample models, such as stability programs, high-volume QC, or multi-site laboratories.
System validation and CSV documentation experience.
Exposure to LIMS integrations or configuration scripting.
Consulting or client-facing experience.
Experience supporting instrument or inventory data in the context of sample workflows rather than asset-centric implementations.
Experience working across multiple informatics systems, such as LIMS, ELN, CDS, and SDMS.

Responsibilities

Lead or support requirements gathering with laboratory stakeholders, emphasizing end-to-end sample lifecycle management.
Analyze laboratory processes related to sample receipt, testing, review, approval, and disposition.
Translate business and regulatory requirements into LIMS functional designs and configuration specifications.
Configure LabWare LIMS independently or as part of a national or global team to support sample login, accessioning, and chain of custody; test assignment, execution, calculations, and result entry; specifications, limits, and result evaluation; and review, approval, release, and reporting workflows.
Configure supporting LIMS entities required for sample workflows, including tests, methods, materials, products, and locations.
Configure instrument and inventory data as required to support compliant sample testing.
Develop and execute system testing and validation deliverables, including IQ/OQ/PQ, test scripts, and traceability matrices.
Support user acceptance testing and defect resolution.
Assist with production deployment and go-live activities.
Provide post-implementation support focused on sample processing, results management, and workflow execution.
Troubleshoot issues affecting sample lifecycle workflows and data integrity.
Deliver end-user training and documentation.
Identify opportunities to improve LIMS efficiency, compliance, and usability.