LIMS Master Data Specialist

Location: Houston, TX 77047 | Duration: 6 months | Job Type: Temporary Assignment | Work Type: Onsite | Pay Range: $35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience. Applicants must be authorized to work full‑time in the United States; no visa sponsorship; W‑2 candidates only.

Company Overview

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan, offering strategic talent solutions worldwide. Our client is a leading biotechnology company that combines technological insight with world‑class manufacturing, scientific expertise, and process excellence to deliver innovative medicines. The client specializes in pharmaceutical ingredients, bioscience, biopharmaceuticals, custom manufacturing, biotechnology, life‑science ingredients, nutrition, microbial control, agriculture, materials science, personal care, and cell and gene therapy.

Role Summary

The Local QC Lab Subject Matter Expert (SME) – Data Load / LIMS Master Data Specialist is responsible for accurate setup, cleansing, validation, and loading of QC laboratory master data into the global Laboratory Information Management System (gLIMS) following global data standards and guidelines. The role manages key master data, including consumables, sampling plans, specifications, parameter lists, test methods, and LES templates, ensuring data quality, accuracy, consistency, and integrity. The SME will develop local work instructions and procedures, support ongoing master data management, and collaborate with local teams to establish sustainable LIMS data management processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform local QC laboratory master data setup and loading in alignment with global standards and guidelines.
• Build, maintain, and input master data into gLIMS, including consumables, sampling plans, specifications, parameter lists, test methods, and LES templates.
• Conduct local data cleansing, review, and validation to ensure accuracy, consistency, and data integrity.
• Develop clear and effective local work instructions and procedures for site‑level execution of global processes.
• Support local data management structures and ongoing master data management activities.
• Collaborate with QC laboratory and LIMS teams to establish and maintain sustainable data management processes.
• Support the transition to a permanent role within the local LIMS Office, where applicable.

Required Skills

• Experience with data management, master data setup, data cleansing, validation, and loading.
• Hands‑on experience with LIMS or similar laboratory/data management systems.
• Knowledge of QC laboratory operations, processes, and laboratory data requirements.
• Experience with Laboratory Execution Systems (LES) is preferred.
• Strong understanding of data quality, validation, consistency, and integrity principles.
• Ability to develop clear, structured, and user‑friendly work instructions and procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within global guidelines, standardized processes, and data governance requirements.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills for working with local and global teams.

Pay

$35 to $45 per hour, depending on experience.