LIMS Project Specialist

SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 97,000 employees in 130 countries and operating a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.

Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.

This temporary position is responsible for planning and development and support of the Sample Manager LIMS system. The role ensures the efficient operation of the system in collaboration with IT and other stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing technical input for system functionality and development tasks.
• Developing required functionality, format, and system enhancements.
• Collaborating with the LIMS team and clients to translate business requirements into a fully functioning LIMS solution.
• Supporting system testing, troubleshooting, and documentation throughout the implementation lifecycle.
• Take a lead role in the development of Sample Manager LIMS at the assigned locations.
• To coordinate and ensure the IT requirements are understood and ready prior to the implementation ( Instrument Configuration / Customer Updates / Network / Portals)
• Work with Lab Managers and Business to ensure continuity
• Sample Manager requirements are understood in the laboratory
• To collect accurate data based on current operations and maintain master data.
• To define Implementation plan so that Super Users have list of priorities.
• To ensure Customer details are updated and interfaces set-up
• To define “gaps” EDT templates / Reporting / Project Billing/ labels / schemes / templates / specifications / etcs.
• To ensure that management reports / KPI’s are defined and understood.
• Map the Process “follow the sample” to ensure that process is aligned with Sample Manager
• Manage the change management process.
• Work with Quality Managers to ensure that MOC process / accreditation / Global QC requirements are understood +implemented
• Coordinate SU resources to priorities activities.
• Provide Support to Lab POST Go-LIVE to manage the transition process and ensure overall effectiveness.
• May be assigned and coordinate special or ad hoc projects as needed.

This role is essential to ensure the successful deployment and smooth operation of the Sample Manager LIMS environment.

• Post-secondary education in Chemistry, Computer Science or a related field is required
• A minimum of 3 years laboratory experience, preferably in a Geochemistry laboratory is required.
• Previous experience with computer programming and databases is an asset.
• Excellent understanding of LIMS applications and procedures.
• Solid understanding of various lab procedures and general knowledge of instrumentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills.

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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