Job Description

An amazing opportunity has arisen for a Lab SystemITEngineer

This position willbe responsible forthe specification and design of IT solutions that directly support Biotech Labs including Bulk Drug Substance Lab, MS&T (Manufacturing Science & Technology)Laband QC (Quality Control) Lab within our new State of the Art Biotech Facility. You will partner with operations, quality, engineering, Digital ProductTeamsand enterprise IT teams to deliver compliant, value-driven digital capabilities that improve reliability, throughput, and decision making.

What you will do:

Bring energy, knowledge,innovationand leadership to carry out the following:

• The motivation to be an inspiring member of a high performing team.

• The desire to continuously learn, improve and develop.

• Lead the successful implementation of IT solutions that directly support Lab operations primarily in the BDS, MS&T & QC areas. This includes working with business functions to define user requirements, system selection, integrations and deployment, and completingappropriate validationand testing

• Ensuring that these systems aremaintainedin a validated state, and for keeping the underlying technology current, as part of an active lifecycle management program.

• Provide ongoing support to the IT and Automation systems that directly support the BDS, MS&T & QC Lab Operations,so as toensure the smooth running of operations at the site.

• Implement system changes and conduct system investigations for specified IT systems in such a manner as to ensure theymaintainthe safe and compliant operation of the site. A keycomponentof this role is the ability to work closely with Enterprise IT Platform teams and Global Infrastructure organisations to ensure that both project deliverables and ongoing operations receiveappropriate support

• Active and engaged participation in the site tier processes (routine operations support processes) as well as supporting a culture of continuous improvement at the site.

• Work with business functions at site to develop innovative, digital solutions to business challenges and problems with a focus on value to the business.

• Contribute to the design and build of data visualisations and analytics to deliver key insights to the business stakeholders.

What skills you will need:

Required

• Bachelor’sdegree in a relevant discipline.

• 3+ years ofGxP(life science, pharma, medicaldevice) experience.

• Decision-making and problem-solving skills.

• Experience with IT system implementation and validation (as per the SDLCmethodology).

Preferred

• Experience in GMP and/or Non-GMP Labs.

• Experience with facility commissioning and startup.

• Experience with systems such asLabX,Sm@rtlineData Cockpit, LIMs, SartoriusBioPATMFCS, CedexHiResAnalyzers,CytivaWaveRockers,SoloVPE

• Experience with PI Historian and OPC technologies.

• IT Integration Services.

• Network and Server infrastructure.

• System Virtualization.

• Six Sigma Certification.

• Ability to work with all levels of business customers in a highly dynamic environment.

Required Skills:

Business Process Design, Change Management, Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), Digital Business Development, Digital Manufacturing, GMP Compliance, Information Technology (IT) Support, IT Automation, IT Infrastructure Management, IT Solution Design, Network Infrastructure Management, Project Implementations, Technical Problem Resolution

Preferred Skills:

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Regular

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Job Posting End Date:

04/16/2026

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