This position is part of a major pharmaceutical company, and requires a Bachelors of Science and experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or research laboratory. Schedule is full-time M-F (7am-8am start time, 8 hour shift) and may require flexibility to work some evenings and overtime due to projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Laboratory Implementation Support
- Support laboratory system and technology implementation activities across sites.
- Gather, document, and clarify business and laboratory requirements through engagement with key stakeholders.
- Support implementation planning, milestone tracking, status reporting, and overall project execution.
- Coordinate activities across business, technical, laboratory, Quality, and other cross-functional teams.
- Assist with system integration, testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and go-live readiness activities.
- Execute test scripts, document results, and collect supporting evidence in accordance with approved procedures.
- Support change management activities, issue tracking, risk identification, and implementation documentation.
- Maintain clear and accurate project records, action items, decisions, and implementation deliverables.
Validation & Qualification Support
- Support validation and qualification planning, execution, and documentation for laboratory systems and instruments.
- Execute approved validation test scripts and accurately document test results and supporting evidence.
- Assist with the identification, documentation, and resolution of deviations, test failures, and implementation issues.
- Coordinate corrective actions, retesting activities, and follow-up documentation through completion.
- Support the preparation, review, and completion of validation packages and associated records.
- Ensure validation activities comply with applicable procedures, quality requirements, data integrity principles, and regulatory expectations.
- Collaborate with Quality, Validation, IT, laboratory personnel, and other stakeholders to address validation-related issues.
Laboratory Systems & Instrument Support
- Provide day-to-day operational support for computerized laboratory instruments, applications, and associated systems.
- Monitor system performance and support the continued availability and reliability of laboratory technologies.
- Coordinate preventive maintenance, calibration activities, software updates, and other scheduled system activities.
- Troubleshoot laboratory instrument, software, and system integration issues and coordinate resolution with appropriate technical teams.
- Work with external vendors to troubleshoot issues, schedule service activities, and manage support escalations.
- Administer support tickets and track issues, actions, and resolutions through closure.
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides, knowledge articles, system documentation, and other support materials.
- Assist with system lifecycle activities, including upgrades, configuration changes, testing, and implementation of system improvements.
- Escalate system issues appropriately to minimize disruption to laboratory operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific/technical discipline.
- Experience working in a pharmaceutical, biotechnology, research, laboratory, or other regulated environment preferred.
- Experience with computerized laboratory systems, laboratory instruments, or laboratory informatics platforms preferred.
- Familiarity with system implementation, validation/qualification, testing, or UAT activities is preferred.
- Understanding of GMP/GxP principles, data integrity, validation practices, and regulated documentation requirements is preferred.
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot laboratory system and instrument issues.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, particularly when executing test scripts and maintaining controlled documentation.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across laboratory, business, Quality, IT, and technical teams.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, track issues to resolution, and work effectively in a cross-functional environment.
Estimated Min Rate: $25.00
Estimated Max Rate: $32.00
What’s In It for You?
We welcome you to be a part of the largest and legendary global staffing companies to meet your career aspirations. Yoh’s network of client companies has been employing professionals like you for over 65 years in the U.S., UK and Canada. Join Yoh’s extensive talent community that will provide you with access to Yoh’s vast network of opportunities and gain access to this exclusive opportunity available to you. Benefit eligibility is in accordance with applicable laws and client requirements. Benefits include:
- Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Benefits (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- Life & Disability Insurance (for employees working 20+ hours per week)
- MetLife Voluntary Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 401K Retirement Savings Plan
- Direct Deposit & weekly epayroll
- Referral Bonus Programs
- Certification and training opportunities
Note: Any pay ranges displayed are estimations. Actual pay is determined by an applicant's experience, technical expertise, and other qualifications as listed in the job description. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.
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