Sr. Technical Analyst (Agilent OpenLab, AWS & AIC)

Location: Onsite 5 days weekly in North/Central NJ or Greater Philadelphia, PA

Compensation Range: W2 $70–$90/hr.; C2C $80–$100/hr. (6-month contract with likely extension)

About the Role

A client in the pharmaceutical R&D space is seeking a Senior Technical Analyst to support the configuration, build, validation, and release of an enterprise Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x platform. This role supports Agilent Instrument Controller (AIC) builds/deployments and post-release operational support for a global lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support OpenLab CDS (2.x) platform configuration, build, validation, and release activities
• Assist the technical lead with OpenLab CDS platform architecture design
• Provision and configure AWS cloud resources aligned to platform architecture and lab workflow requirements
• Coordinate daily/weekly activities for deployment resources supporting OpenLab/AIC rollout
• Serve as primary point of contact for deployment support (Acronis imaging, AIC PC builds, deployment troubleshooting, instrument connectivity troubleshooting)
• Coordinate with the broader project team to ensure AICs are deployable per lab migration plans
• Author and execute requirements-based test scripts and ensure SDLC documentation is completed
• Participate in project meetings and provide clear technical updates to technical and non-technical stakeholders

Requirements

• 5+ years configuring and supporting Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x (including instrument/software connection troubleshooting)
• Hands-on experience supporting chromatography data systems in a regulated pharmaceutical R&D environment (GxP and non-GxP)
• Strong experience with Microsoft and AWS products, services, and infrastructure
• Experience upgrading chromatography data systems in regulated environments
• Experience developing IQ/OQ test cases and supporting UAT execution
• Ability to produce high-quality IQ/OQ documentation and training materials
• Logistical ability to be onsite in NJ or PA for 5 days a week
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated experience supervising or coordinating small teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Confluence
• JIRA
• Xray/Vera (or similar test management tools)

Pay

W2 $70–$90/hr.; C2C $80–$100/hr.

Schedule

6-month contract with likely extension; 5 days a week onsite