Systems Engineering Technician
The Systems Engineering Technician at Confidential Client supports laboratory systems by documenting and translating laboratory processes into LIMS workflows. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance analytical processes, maintaining laboratory data systems, and developing foundational knowledge in LIMS product management and system configuration, contributing to efficient lab operations and data integrity.
About Careertakes
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What You’ll Do
This entry-level Systems Engineering Technician (Laboratory Systems / LIMS) role supports laboratory process digitization and LIMS operations at our Confidential Client’s Austin, TX site. You will learn laboratory information management fundamentals, translate lab workflows into system requirements, and support cross-functional teams to improve analytical processes.
- Document laboratory process flows and translate them into system requirements.
- Gather requirements and compile documentation for new or enhanced laboratory workflows and LIMS development.
- Maintain basic master data in LIMS (create/modify product records).
- Support report generation and formatting related to analytical instruments (e.g., MassHunter, Agilent software).
- Monitor and triage ServiceNow service requests and provide basic fixes or routing.
- Work with LIMS, manufacturing, laboratory, and quality teams to identify improvements and implement change-control governed updates.
- Assist with entry-level LIMS product management tasks under established procedures.
- Support process flow mapping, basic scripting/querying efforts, and testing of system configurations.
- Participate in continued education on data systems, LIMS, and related technologies.
- Travel intermittently (~5–10%) as required.
Responsibilities
- Translate laboratory practices into LIMS workflows and functional requirements.
- Maintain data integrity, traceability, and change-control documentation.
- Create and maintain process diagrams and requirements documentation.
- Provide first-line support for LIMS-related tickets and escalate appropriately.
- Support report creation and data extracts for internal stakeholders.
- Collaborate across technical and non-technical teams to ensure LIMS meets laboratory needs.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in a laboratory-focused discipline (e.g., Chemistry, Biology) or equivalent lab experience.
- Basic understanding of laboratory processes, workflows, and analytical methods.
- Familiarity with analytical instrumentation (MassHunter, Agilent, or similar).
- Experience with LabWare LIMS or similar laboratory data systems is strongly preferred.
- Proficiency with Excel and comfort working with structured data.
- Basic understanding of database concepts; SQL knowledge or strong willingness to learn.
- Strong documentation and process-diagramming skills.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across diverse technical teams.
- Strong computer and systems aptitude; familiarity with user roles/permissions and workflow testing.
Preferred / Nice-to-Have
- Prior exposure to LIMS development or configuration.
- Experience creating reports from instrument acquisition software.
- Experience with ServiceNow or other ticketing/service-request platforms.
- Familiarity with data integrity principles and regulated lab environments.
- Any programming, query, or scripting experience beneficial (e.g., SQL, Python).
Logistics & Compensation
- Location: Austin, TX (on-site / site-supported).
- Employment type: Full time.
- Estimated compensation (from source): $82,145 per year (estimated).
- Travel: Approximately 5–10% travel may be required.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Confidential Client will comply with all applicable U.S. and state hiring laws.
Why Join
This role is well-suited for recent graduates or early-career laboratory professionals who want to combine laboratory science with systems and data work. You’ll receive hands-on exposure to LIMS, instrumentation software, and cross-functional project work that builds toward LIMS/product management and technical analyst career paths.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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