LIMS Consultant

Clarkston Consulting • Atlanta, GA

1d • Remote

About The Position

Clarkston Consulting is seeking a self-driven LIMS Consultant to deliver business solutions to clients in the life sciences, consumer products, and retail industries. The role involves configuring and validating LIMS workflows, developing automation scripts, documenting and demonstrating solutions, and collaborating with scientists, QA/CSV teams, IT, and other consultants. Work is performed from a home office when not at a client site, and travel averages 30–50% depending on client and project needs. Relocation is not required.

The consultant will configure workflows for assay development, plate results, sample management, stability, and analytical testing. They will help ensure solutions meet scientific requirements and comply with regulated-environment requirements, including GxP and 21 CFR Part 11. The role also includes supporting system validation activities and developing through mentorship and professional development opportunities.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience working with LabWare or LabVantage LIMS.
• Experience configuring and customizing LabWare or LabVantage LIMS to support laboratory workflows.
• Proven ability to design, configure, and validate assay workflows.
• Experience developing and maintaining scripts for workflow automation, business rules, calculations, instrument integrations, and data transformations.
• Solid understanding of laboratory operations and end-to-end lab processes.
• Proficiency in developing comprehensive project documentation and delivering configuration demonstrations to clients.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills, including the ability to work across cross-functional teams.
• Experience working in regulated environments such as pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, or food safety.
• Strong knowledge of GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
• Four-year degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, or a related discipline.

Responsibilities

• Configure LIMS modules to support assay development, plate results, sample management, stability, and analytical testing workflows.
• Design, configure, and validate assay workflows in alignment with scientific requirements and regulated GxP environments.
• Develop and maintain scripts for workflow automation, business rules, calculations, instrument integration, and data transformation within LIMS.
• Develop project documentation and conduct configuration demonstrations for clients.
• Collaborate with scientists, QA/CSV teams, and IT to gather requirements, design technical solutions, and support validation activities, including URS, FRS, DS, IQ/OQ/PQ.
• Ensure configurations comply with 21 CFR Part 11 and other validation procedures.
• Collaborate with LIMS consultants working across various sites on deployments.
• Travel to client sites as required, averaging 30–50%.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Paid vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick leave.
• Paid parental leave and family-building benefits, including adoption, surrogacy, and infertility support.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Training and professional development investments.
• Tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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