Senior Advisor I, LIMS Engineer

Phillips 66 • Bartlesville, OK

2d • $140,400 - $171,600

About The Position

The Senior Advisor I, LIMS Engineer serves as a senior technical expert supporting critical laboratory information systems, with a focus on ensuring stability, performance, and continuous improvement of business-critical applications. This role partners closely with laboratory, business, and IT teams to deliver scalable solutions, drive system enhancements, and support operational excellence across the enterprise.

Requirements

• Legally authorized to work in the job posting country
• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience supporting laboratory systems, manufacturing systems, or business-critical applications
• Intermediate proficiency with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabVantage) and application development practices
• Advanced proficiency in SQL, system integrations, API development, and troubleshooting complex interfaces

Nice To Haves

• Experience integrating laboratory instruments and SDMS platforms
• Familiarity with SAP, data historians, and enterprise reporting tools
• Advanced experience with modern development frameworks, APIs, and automation tools
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, workflows, and regulatory requirements
• Experience leading system implementations, upgrades, or site onboarding efforts
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor team members and drive initiatives
• Exposure to Agile methodologies and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD)
• Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements and innovation opportunities
• Experience with software development lifecycle (SDLC), testing, and application support
• Strong problem-solving, incident management, and change management skills
• Ability to collaborate across business, IT, and vendor teams and influence stakeholders
• Willingness to support a flexible schedule for critical system support when needed

Responsibilities

• Lead system administration, configuration, and support for laboratory information systems, ensuring reliability and performance of tier 1 applications.
• Serve as a senior escalation point to diagnose and resolve complex incidents, defects, and system issues while providing guidance to technical teams.
• Design, develop, test, and maintain application code and integrations, ensuring alignment with business requirements and performance standards.
• Partner with business stakeholders to gather requirements, define user stories, and translate needs into scalable technical solutions.
• Support system integrations across platforms such as SAP, reporting tools, and laboratory instrumentation systems, including troubleshooting interfaces and data exchanges.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including workflow optimization, reporting modernization, and system upgrades.
• Contribute to and execute application roadmaps, ensuring priorities align with business goals and technology strategies.
• Coordinate with vendors, managed service providers, and cross-functional teams to manage incidents, enhancements, and service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with IT security, data integrity, and regulatory standards through testing, validation, and documentation.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, support testing activities, and ensure high-quality delivery throughout the software development lifecycle.

Benefits

• Annual Variable Cash Incentive Program (VCIP) bonus
• 8% 401k company match
• Cash Balance Account pension
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits with an annual company contribution to a Health Savings Account for employees on HDHP
• Total well-being programs and incentives, including Employee Assistance Plan, well-being reimbursement, and backup family care services

What This Job Offers

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