Lab System Support Engineer

Sr Lab System Support Engineer

Location : Rahway, NJ (onsite)

Job Description/ Responsibilities

Sr 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.

Must Have's:

1. Lab system life cycle management

2. Lab system vendor handling

3. Lab system business processes understanding in pharmaceutical regulatory environment

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lab System Lifecycle Management:
• 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
• Lab System Vendor Handling:
• 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

Key Skills & Expertise

• 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 (ServiceNow/Remedy etc)

• Good Knowledge on the Problem/Deviation/Change/CAPA Management Process.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, or related field.

• 8+ years of experience in a laboratory or IT support role.