We are currently looking for a LIMS Analyst to join our client, a pharmaceutical company based in County Waterford. As the LIMS Analyst you will be responsible for strengthening laboratory data integrity, with a particular focus on improving existing Thermo SampleManager laboratory information management system (LIMS) analyses and automating interfaces with quality control equipment.
This opportunity combines LIMS configuration with site-wide data integrity oversight. You will help microbiology and chemistry laboratories make better use of automated calculations, reports and dashboards, while ensuring regulatory and global quality requirements translate into practical controls across site functions.
This is a 12 month contract with the potential to extend and offers a hybrid working model (2 days from home).
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Your duties as the LIMS Analyst will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:
1. As the LIMS Analyst, you will retrospectively review and update existing LIMS analyses for microbiology and chemistry laboratories, optimising automated calculations and developing reports and dashboards. Working closely with LIMS suppliers and laboratory stakeholders, you will configure Thermo SampleManager and automate interfaces between quality control equipment and LIMS to improve data capture and reduce manual intervention.
2. As the LIMS Analyst, you will embed data integrity requirements across site activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory expectations, global quality requirements and company policies. You will conduct routine data quality checks and validations, assess risks, implement mitigation measures and oversee computerised system validation, including appropriate controls for recording, storing and retrieving data.
3. As the LIMS Analyst, you will investigate data integrity incidents, including potential data breaches or falsification, determine corrective and preventive actions and drive remediation arising from internal and external audits. You will maintain inspection readiness, participate in regulatory inspections and audits, and use their outcomes to prioritise site data integrity objectives and continuous improvement activities.
4. As the LIMS Analyst, you will identify training needs, develop content and deliver training on data integrity principles and practices. You will generate and review management reports and Data Integrity Maturity Model metrics, advise on cross-departmental strategies and maintain visibility of breaches and inspection outcomes. You will also represent the site in the global community of practice, participate in the centre of excellence when requested, and communicate relevant updates locally.
ROLE REQUIREMENTS:
To be successful in your application to this exciting opportunity as the LIMS Analyst we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:
1. Relevant scientific, laboratory or technical knowledge supporting pharmaceutical data integrity activities. A degree in a subject such as chemistry, microbiology or a related discipline would be relevant, alongside an understanding of regulatory expectations and sound documentation practices.
2. Proven industry experience with Thermo SampleManager LIMS, including hands-on configuration of laboratory analyses and integration with quality control equipment. Experience working with LIMS suppliers and stakeholders is critical, supported by strong data integrity understanding.
3. A working knowledge and practical experience with data integrity controls, including risk assessment, data review, computerised system validation and incident investigation. As a Data Integrity Specialist, you will also draw on your ability to explain requirements clearly, support training and translate findings into effective improvements.
Key Words:
Data Integrity Specialist / LIMS Analyst / Thermo SampleManager / LIMS Configuration / Pharmaceutical Quality / Laboratory Automation / QC Equipment Integration / Microbiology / Chemistry / Data Integrity Maturity Model
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