Laboratory Informatics Analyst
Quanterix · Bedford, MA · 2 wk ago
Engineering$100k–$120k/yrFull-time
Role Summary
To support our continued growth, Quanterix Accelerator is seeking a highly motivated CSV/Laboratory Informatics Analyst to join our Laboratory Operations organization. This hybrid role bridges laboratory operations, quality systems, and informatics, supporting the execution of biomarker, translational, and clinical testing services within a regulated laboratory environment.
What You’ll Do
- Translate laboratory needs into clear, structured requirements for LIMS bug fixes, enhancements, and operational improvements.
- Partner with laboratory leadership to prioritize system improvements, define roadmaps, and align with business and operational goals.
- Serve as the primary liaison with corporate IT, LIMS vendors and development partners, including defining scope, timelines, and level of effort (LOE).
- Track and report progress of LIMS changes, including story status (draft, DEV, VAL, production) and categorization (bug fix, quality, operational improvement).
Validation and Documentation
- Author and execute validation protocols and scripts for LIMS updates (IQ/OQ/PQ or fit-for-purpose validation aligned with CLIA/CAP expectations).
- Perform DEV testing and coordinate VAL execution with laboratory staff, ensuring reproducibility and traceability.
- Support change control processes, ensuring all system updates meet regulatory and quality requirements.
- Develop and maintain validation documentation including:
- Validation Plans
- Requirements Specifications
- IQ/OQ/PQ protocols
- Traceability Matrices
- Validation Summary Reports
- Regression testing documentation
- Maintain organized validation records and testing evidence within document management systems.
LIMS System Administration
- Act as LIMS system administrator, providing daily support including:
- User access and login troubleshooting
- Instrument interface connectivity resets
- Initial investigation of system errors impacting lab workflows
Operational Support
- Identify root causes of system issues and implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) where applicable.
- Collaborate with laboratory scientists to ensure LIMS accurately reflects:
- Sample workflows and chain of custody
- Assay execution (e.g., ELISA, immunoassays)
- Data capture, QC processes, and reporting outputs
Development and Maintenance
- Maintain and configure test methods, panels, instrument integrations, and master data within LIMS.
- Develop and maintain operational dashboards and reports (e.g., TAT, throughput, QC trends, error rates).
- Support data integrity initiatives and continuous improvement of laboratory metrics.
Broad LIMS/IT Initiatives
- Support broader LIMS/IT initiatives and system upgrades as bandwidth allows.
- Work closely with IT and external partners to ensure scalable and robust system architecture.
- Support audit and inspection readiness activities related to laboratory informatics systems.
- Aid in documentation retrieval and validation evidence reviews.
- Ensure software validation records remain current, complete, and compliant.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, Chemistry, Clinical Laboratory Science, Computer Science, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience.
- 2+ years of experience with LIMS/LIS systems in a laboratory environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with LIMS configuration, scripting, or system engineering.
- Hands-on laboratory experience with clinical or translational workflows (e.g., ELISA, immunoassays, or similar) and/or experience supporting software validation activities within regulated laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting regulated environments (CLIA, CAP, GxP).
- Experience with:
- IQ/OQ/PQ documentation
- Software testing
- Requirements traceability
- Change management
- Strong understanding of laboratory workflows, data integrity, and quality systems.
- Proven ability to translate operational needs into technical requirements.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with instrument integrations and data pipelines.
- Experience in validation methodologies (IQ/OQ/PQ, software validation).
- Certification as MLS/MT (ASCP or equivalent).
- Experience in biomarker, clinical trial, or CRO environments.
- Exposure to dashboarding tools (e.g., Power BI) or data analysis workflows.
- Experience supporting LabVantage LIMS, LabVantage Analytics, and/or Physician’s Portal.
- Familiarity with ServiceNow, JIRA, or similar project tracking tools.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Pay Range: $100,000 - $120,000 per year