Job Description
Job Title: Lab Specialist
Job Description The Digital Tools Specialist will work with the Associate Director of Analytical Chemistry and cross-functional leadership to play a key role in laboratory digital transformation initiatives. This role will interact with R&D and other cross-functional stakeholders in the creation and implementation of digital tools and the integration of hardware/software solutions supporting chemistry, sterility, and microbiology program workstreams across global sites. The Digital Tools Specialist will identify system needs and user requirements, develop project milestones, and execute implementation tasks related to data automation, UX design, and workflow optimization.
Responsibilities - Design, implement, manage, and support new and existing digital tool platforms across global sites.
- Collaborate with the cross-functional team to develop a detailed analysis of existing laboratory digital tools and identify gaps, risks/issues, and opportunities for improvement.
- Develop new laboratory tools to track project milestones, resource management, and equipment utilization.
- Identify, develop, and implement scanning technologies for the laboratory to address data automation, inventory tracking, and asset management needs.
- Communicate and align project updates, reviews (written and verbal), and other data-driven mechanisms to ensure effective ongoing communications across teams and stakeholders.
- Ensure effective project risk management by proper identification, prioritization, and management of cross-functional risks. Work with the team to propose solutions to mitigate risk impacts.
- Maintain project data, records, and other documentation as required to support separation activities.
Essential Skills - Expertise in designing digital tools based on Microsoft Power-BI, Power Apps, Share Point, and Excel.
- Experience with laboratory digital platforms such as LIMS and ELN.
- Experience with scheduling and resource management software (Project or similar); proficiency in data analysis (Excel-based); strong or developing business acumen.
- Experience working with global cross-functional teams.
- Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, Good Laboratory or Clinical Practices, and Product Development Process requirements.
Additional Skills & Qualifications - Ability to effectively communicate (multiple modes) at the leadership level. Tailor both oral and written communication to the audience. Convey complex ideas and concepts to management.
- Strong attention to detail: Ability to track multiple parts of different projects to remain up to speed with the latest developments.
- Strong leadership potential: Ability to positively influence, lead, and manage a diverse team of internal and external stakeholders.
- Aptitude for managing well with ambiguity, including sound and rapid decision-making with little information and quick adaptability to change, i.e., has an agile mindset.
- Bachelor's degree in computer science (or 3-5 years equivalent experience) with a background in chemistry and experience in the medical products or pharmaceutical industry.
- Previous experience with the development of digital tools for such organizations (Microsoft Power-BI, Power Apps, Share Point, and Excel) is required.
- Demonstrated success working with and leading cross-functional teams is required.
Work Environment
100% Remote
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $51.00 - $51.00/hr.
Requirements Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully remote position.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 2025.
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Job Tags
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