GLP Laboratory Systems Administrator

About the role

Corteva Agriscience is seeking a GLP Software Administrator to support R&D laboratory systems and applications in a regulated environment. This role will serve as a key partner to researchers, lab staff, IT, and business teams by maintaining system reliability, troubleshooting issues, supporting upgrades and implementations, and ensuring GLP compliance and data integrity.

Responsibilities

• Support, maintain, and improve R&D laboratory systems and applications to ensure availability, reliability, and performance for lab users.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for researchers and laboratory staff, troubleshooting application, system, access, and usage issues.
• Administer and maintain GLP-compliant software systems in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Partner with researchers, lab staff, IT, and business leaders to gather requirements, resolve issues, and support system enhancements.
• Support application configurations, upgrades, implementations, and system changes within laboratory environments while minimizing disruption to lab operations.
• Ensure laboratory systems meet the needs of day-to-day R&D activities and remain stable, reliable, and fit for purpose.
• Implement and maintain data integrity practices and protocols aligned with GLP standards.
• Assist with software validation, qualification, testing, and documentation activities as required by GLP guidelines.
• Prepare, maintain, and update documentation related to software administration, including SOPs, user guides, training materials, and support procedures.
• Provide training and support to laboratory users on application functionality, best practices, and compliance-related processes.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with lab users, IT teams, and business stakeholders.
• Stay current on industry trends, regulatory expectations, and advancements in GLP laboratory software solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in software administration, application support, or systems support, preferably in a laboratory, R&D, or technical environment.
• Experience supporting IT applications or systems used in lab, R&D, scientific, or regulated environments.
• Exposure to regulated environments such as GLP, GxP, or similar compliance frameworks.
• Strong troubleshooting skills across applications, systems, user access, and user-reported issues.
• Experience working directly with end users and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and support business needs.
• Experience supporting application upgrades, system enhancements, configurations, or implementations.
• Strong problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with software validation and qualification processes in regulated environments.
• Familiarity with laboratory software platforms such as SCIEX OS, Analyst, Chromeleon, MassHunter, Openlab CDS, Debra, and Laura.
• Certification or formal training in GLP, GxP, software validation, or a related compliance area.

Benefits

• Numerous development opportunities offered to build your skills.
• Health benefits for you and your family starting on your first day of employment.
• Four weeks of paid time off and two weeks of well-being pay per year, plus paid holidays.
• Excellent parental leave which includes a minimum of 16 weeks for mother and father.
• Future planning with our competitive retirement savings plan and tuition reimbursement program.

Learn more about our total rewards package here - Corteva Benefits