LIMS Support Specialist

Nextonic Solutions LLC • MD

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About The Position

Nextonic Solutions is seeking a LIMS Support Specialist to join our vibrant team at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) supporting the Standardized Organoid Model Center in Frederick, MD. The Standardized Organoid Model Center is an NIH-funded initiative dedicated to advancing organoid research through the development of validated, reproducible, and well-characterized organoid models. The center brings together interdisciplinary teams of researchers to establish standardized protocols, develop quality control measures, and create resources that will benefit the broader organoid research community.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience working with LIMS systems in biotech companies or biological research laboratories.
• Strong technical skills including database management, basic programming or scripting abilities, and familiarity with laboratory workflows.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to train and support laboratory personnel.
• Knowledge of regulatory compliance requirements for biological research data.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with specific LIMS platforms commonly used in academic research settings.
• Previous work in organoid research or tissue engineering laboratories.
• Familiarity with NIH data sharing requirements and experience with electronic laboratory notebook systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operation and maintenance of the LIMS platform, including user account management, system configuration, and troubleshooting technical issues.
• Work closely with laboratory personnel to design and implement workflows that capture experimental metadata, track sample processing, and ensure data quality throughout the research pipeline.
• Train laboratory staff on LIMS usage, develop standard operating procedures for data entry and retrieval, and coordinate with IT support for system updates and security compliance.
• Perform regular backup procedures, data validation checks, and integration with other laboratory systems.

What This Job Offers