Senior Lab System Support Engineer

Senior Lab System Support Engineer

Our client, a IT Services and Consulting company, is looking for a Senior Lab System Support Engineer for their Rahway, NJ location.

Senior Lab System Support Engineer plays a key role in supporting laboratory operations by ensuring the smooth functioning of lab systems, analytical instruments, and data workflows. This entry-level position is ideal for candidates with a background in life sciences or IT who are eager to work in a regulated pharmaceutical environment.

• Manage end to end lab system lifecycle including implementation validation maintenance and decommissioning
• Ensure compliance with SDLC CSV GxP and regulatory standards
• Handle system upgrades patching backup archival and audit readiness

• Act as point of contact for vendors for installation support and issue resolution
• Coordinate maintenance upgrades and ensure SLA and regulatory compliance
• Manage vendor deliverables documentation and escalation handling
• Lab System Business Process Understanding in Pharmaceutical Regulatory Environment. Understand lab workflows and align systems with business and regulatory requirements. Ensure compliance with GLP GMP GxP and data integrity standards
• Collaborate with QA IT and lab teams to support audits and process improvements
• Provide first-level hands & feet support for laboratory software systems and instrument integration platforms.
• Oversee daily lab activities including scheduling equipment maintenance and workflow optimization.
• Act as a liaison between the lab and external entities (e.g., regulatory bodies partner institutions).
• User Management Activities (E.g: User Creation Modification & Deletions etc.)
• Hardware related PC/Network – Coordination with Desktop support team
• Vendor communications coordination during the System Hardware failures & any other Maintenances
• Backup of the Standalone and Benchtop systems on regular basis
• Application Software upgrades on the standalone systems.
• Onboarding and off boarding Lab systems
• Monthly patching coordination.
• Backup & Restoration for the Lab systems
• Lac/es Configuration
• Update SOPs/ WIs
• Assist in troubleshooting software and hardware issues related to lab instruments (e.g., HPLC GC spectrophotometers).
• Ensure accurate documentation of system configurations user guides and troubleshooting procedures.
• Help maintain audit trails and support data archival processes.
• Support compliance with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and FDA regulations.
• Ensure systems are validated and maintained according to SOPs and validation protocols.
• Work closely with lab analysts QA and IT teams to resolve system-related issues.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to improve lab workflows and system performance.
• Support Audits Queries from the LAB IT side.

• Lab system life cycle management
• Lab system vendor handling
• Lab system business processes understanding in pharmaceutical regulatory environment
• Good Knowledge and understanding on the GXP.
• Good knowledge of Computer System Validation.
• Good understanding of laboratory instruments and analytical techniques.
• Familiarity with lab software systems.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a regulated environment and follow SOPs.
• Good Knowledge of Ticketing systems (Service Now/Remedy etc)
• Good Knowledge on the Problem/Deviation/Change/CAPA Management Process.
• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences Chemistry Biology Computer Science or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in a laboratory or IT support role.
• Years of
  
  Experience:
  
  13.00 Years of Experience

• Health Benefits
• Referral Program
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities