Leading Scientist - LIMS Specialist

Leading Scientist - LIMS Specialist

Sandoz

Holzkirchen, Germany

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Function as main point of contact for lab operators and other stakeholders regarding LIMS topics
• Support local LIMS implementation, provide continuous troubleshooting and ensure alignment with global functions
• Coordinate locally assigned LIMS resources and take over a key function within the digital lab team
• Train and coach LIMS users on current topics (training preparation, execution, and documentation), actively drive knowledge exchange, and present current status
• Manage the hardware setup needed for LIMS usage (e.g. printers, tablets, scanners) – act as the interface between laboratory and IT activities
• Represent the department in global the LIMS project workstream as the lead for the Analytical Characterization department
• Drive continuous improvement of implemented LIMS modules and workflows and ongoing implementation of further features (locally and globally)
• Ensure good documentation practices and ensure overall compliance with local and global development compliance standards
• Author LIMS related compliance reports, study protocols, SOPs and oversee the procedural landscape
• Act as a technical expert in audits and inspections, internally and externally, in respect to LIMS, as needed
• Participate in global lab-related initiatives for digital documentation systems and Lab IT support (e.g. Setlab)

What you’ll bring to the role:

• Minimum: Degree in preferably (but not mandatory) a PhD in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Bioanalytical Chemistry, Food Chemistry or other natural sciences with 3 years of relevant experience in the biopharmaceutical industry; or Master of Science with 6 years/Bachelor of Science or equivalent technical education with 12 years of relevant experience in the area of instrumental analytics
• Excellent IT skills and knowledge, preferably a strong background in IT laboratory systems/LIMS (e.g. LabVantage, Flow, IDBS, etc.)
• Good knowledge of analytical characterization of biopharmaceutical products and related lab processes in the industry
• Excellent communication and presentation skills; willingness to work in interdisciplinary, international teams, strong record of creativity, problem solving and productivity in projects
• Business-fluent English language skills