Jobs · OTHR · New Jersey

Lab Computing Support Specialist

Cognizant · Rahway, NJ · 4 days ago
On-siteOTHR$90k–$109k/yrFull-time

About the role

This role is not able to offer visa transfer or sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

  • Manage the lifecycle of laboratory systems, including implementation, validation, maintenance, upgrades, patching, backup, archival, and decommissioning activities.
  • Provide technical support for laboratory software systems, instrument integration platforms, and analytical instruments while troubleshooting software, hardware, and connectivity issues.
  • Partner with laboratory, QA, and IT teams to ensure compliance with GxP, GLP, GMP, Computer System Validation (CSV), and data integrity requirements.
  • Cook with vendors for system installations, maintenance, upgrades, issue resolution, and service management while ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational requirements.
  • Support audits, inspections, change management, deviation management, CAPA activities, documentation updates, and continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory systems.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
  • Experience supporting laboratory systems within pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated Life Sciences environments.
  • Strong understanding of GxP, GLP, GMP, data integrity principles, and regulatory requirements.
  • Hands-on experience with Computer System Validation (CSV), SDLC, and validation lifecycle activities.
  • Experience supporting laboratory software applications, analytical instruments, and instrument integration platforms.
  • Knowledge of laboratory workflows and familiarity with analytical instruments such as HPLC, GC, spectrophotometers, or similar laboratory technologies.
  • Experience with user administration, backup and recovery processes, software upgrades, patch management, and system maintenance activities.
  • Working knowledge of ticketing and service management tools such as ServiceNow, Remedy, or similar platforms.
  • Experience with deviation management, change control, CAPA processes, and audit support activities.
  • Strong troubleshooting, communication, technical documentation, and stakeholder management skills.

Qualifications

  • Experience supporting regulated laboratory environments within pharmaceutical research, development, manufacturing, or quality operations.
  • Knowledge of Computer System Validation deliverables and regulatory frameworks including FDA 21 CFR Part 11, GAMP 5, and CSV best practices.
  • Experience supporting laboratory system onboarding, offboarding, configuration management, and data archival processes.
  • Experience participating in regulatory inspections, audit readiness activities, and remediation programs.
  • Familiarity with Jira, ServiceNow, or other IT service management and workflow platforms.
  • Experience working within Agile delivery environments.
  • Exposure to automation, AI-enabled support solutions, or digital transformation initiatives in laboratory operations.

Skills

  • Transferable experiences and unique skills that make you stand out as someone who can bring new and exciting things to this role.

Benefits

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
  • 401(k) plan and contributions
  • Long-term/Short-term Disability
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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