LIMS Administrator​/NGS Systems Lead

LIMS Administrator / NGS Systems Lead

Location: Boston Area, MA (Hybrid)
Open to: Strong remote candidates willing to travel onsite for key project milestones and critical business needs
Contract Length: 6 Months to Start (Strong Potential for Extension)

We are seeking an experienced LIMS Administrator / NGS Systems Lead to support and enhance a laboratory environment focused on Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS). This individual will serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for Sapio LIMS
, owning system configuration, workflow design, implementation, and ongoing optimization efforts.

The ideal candidate will have a strong combination of hands-on laboratory experience, NGS expertise, and LIMS administration experience
. This is not a support role. The client needs someone who can step in immediately, take ownership, establish best practices, and drive workflow implementation with minimal oversight.

• Serve as the primary administrator and system owner for Sapio LIMS
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• Lead the design, configuration, implementation, and optimization of laboratory workflows within the LIMS environment.
• Assess current laboratory processes and implement scalable workflow solutions.
• Partner with laboratory, quality, and technical stakeholders to gather requirements and translate them into system functionality.
• Configure workflows, user permissions, sample tracking processes, and data management capabilities.
• Support NGS-related laboratory operations and ensure workflows align with sequencing processes.
• Develop and maintain SOPs, system documentation, and training materials.
• Troubleshoot LIMS issues, manage enhancements, and lead continuous improvement efforts.
• Function as the go-to resource for LIMS administration and workflow management.

• 6-10 years of relevant experience in laboratory informatics, LIMS administration, laboratory operations, or related fields.
• Hands-on experience administering and configuring Sapio LIMS
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• Strong understanding of Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) workflows and laboratory operations.
• Previous in-lab/bench laboratory experience is required.
• Proven experience building, implementing, and optimizing workflows within a LIMS environment.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of projects with minimal direction.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working within biotechnology, pharmaceutical, diagnostics, or other life sciences environments.

• Experience leading LIMS implementations or major system enhancements.
• Knowledge of laboratory data management, sample tracking, and system integrations.
• Experience supporting fast-paced or rapidly growing laboratory organizations.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on Sapio LIMS expert who can quickly evaluate the current environment, take charge of system administration, and build effective laboratory workflows that support NGS operations. They will be comfortable serving as the primary administrator, driving system improvements, and delivering scalable solutions with minimal oversight.