Job Title: Dev III – LIMS Associate Engineer
Experience Required: 3 to 5 years
Qualification: Bachelor's or Postgraduate degree (BSc, BPharm, BCA, MCA, MSc, or equivalent)
Location: [Add location if applicable]

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled and proactive LIMS Associate Engineer with 2–5 years of experience, preferably with a strong background in Thermo Fisher’s SampleManager LIMS. The ideal candidate should have solid technical skills and hands-on experience in LIMS development, configuration, and implementation. Prior exposure to pharmaceutical laboratory processes and instrument interfacing is essential.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and configure SampleManager LIMS modules, including:

Sample workflows

Stock and instrument modules

Instrument interfacing using Integration Manager

Report Designer, Forms Designer, Label Designer

Sample Scheduler, Batch and Lot Management

Plate Handling, Stability, SQC, SM-IDI, PIMS, and Dashboards

Participate in at least one or two LIMS implementation or development projects.

Handle instrument interfaces, calibration, and maintenance requirements.

Write and optimize SQL queries for database-related tasks.

Develop and design reports, forms, and custom interfaces.

Conduct thorough testing, documentation, and validation of developed solutions.

Collaborate closely with QA, IT, and lab personnel to gather requirements and ensure solution alignment.

Understand and follow ITIL-based support processes.

Take ownership of technical challenges and resolve issues proactively.

Required Skills & Experience:

Strong working knowledge of SampleManager LIMS and its core modules.

Experience with instrument interfacing and lab equipment calibration/maintenance.

Proficiency in SQL and experience working with databases.

Hands-on experience in LIMS configuration and development.

Familiarity with pharmaceutical lab practices and regulatory compliance.

Good understanding of report and form design in LIMS.

Exposure to ITIL processes and support lifecycle management.

Strong documentation, testing, and validation practice adherence.

Ability to work independently and take on challenges with a solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications:

Certification or formal training in LIMS platforms.

Prior experience with stability studies, batch and lot management.

Exposure to integration tools or scripting for instrument interfacing.