LIMS Software Engineer

Certified Group is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Software Engineer with at least 5 years of experience to lead the development, customization, and maintenance of customer-facing portals for our Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). 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 ALCOA+ 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.