LIMS Software Engineer

Job Title: LIMS Software Engineer

Location: Boston, MA(Local preferred but 100% Remote for right fit)

Contract to hire or perm

Summary of Job

LIMS Software Engineer

Job Summary:

• Seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented LIMS Software Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and customer-facing portals.
• This role plays a critical part in supporting scientific workflows and operational efficiency across our laboratories.
• The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with major LIMS platforms, excellent software development and database skills, and a strong understanding of laboratory and regulatory environments.
• Essential Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and configure LIMS workflows, forms, and functionalities to meet evolving business and lab requirements.
• Customize LIMS using platform-specific tools, scripting languages, and configuration frameworks.
• Partner with laboratory personnel, IT teams, and quality stakeholders to gather requirements and implement effective technical solutions.
• Integrate LIMS with laboratory instruments and enterprise applications (e.g., ERP, ELN, MES).
• Ensure system validation and regulatory compliance with standards including GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, and internal SOPs.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation such as design specifications, validation protocols, test cases, and user guides.
• Provide ongoing LIMS support, including troubleshooting, issue resolution, training, and performance tuning.
• Continuously monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to recommend enhancements and best practices.

Education & Experience:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Bioinformatics, or a related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting LIMS platforms (e.g., LabWare, STARLIMS, LabVantage, Thermo Fisher SampleManager).
• Proficient in programming and scripting languages such as Java, Python, C#, SQL, or JavaScript.
• Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, sample management, and data integrity best practices.
• Experience in software development life cycle (SDLC) within regulated environments.
• Solid knowledge of relational databases and database design principles.

Preferred:

• Experience with LIMS integrations using REST/SOAP APIs or middleware tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-based LIMS deployments or SaaS platforms.
• Experience working in Agile or DevOps-driven environments.
• Language Skills:
• Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mathematical Skills:
• Ability to understand and apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.