Java LIMS Associate Specialist

Overview

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Responsibilities

The Opportunity

As a part of the Global IT DEVSECOPS team to support the R&D Labs around the world, the Java LIMS Associate Specialist role will report to the Global IT DevSecOps Lead.

This role will be mainly (but not limited) in charge of:

1. Laboratories' Instruments connectivity integration/maintain with LabVantage LIMS/other, developing new device drivers for future instruments connection with LabVantage LIMS/other as well as the support of existing drivers.
2. Develop/maintain the reports required for 5 R&D Labs functions currently implemented into LabVantage, developing reports needed to support the laboratory functions (simple or complex, dynamic reports) in Jasper tool.

Your Impact

1. Work closely with the IT LIMS Functional Lead and IT Solution Architect to stay in line with business goals and ensure the delivery is aligned with the business requirements and delivery plan.
2. Gather the project requirements like needed information, various agreements and material or technology needed to accomplish project objectives.
3. Manage the relationship with Labs SMEs to ensure the business requirement understanding (detailed product requirements and use cases).
4. End-to-end software development starting from analysis moving on to design, implementation, QA testing and validation, delivery, and maintenance.
5. Manage the constraints of the plan and issues, which are cost, time, scope, and quality.
6. Specify the quality of the deliverables for acceptance criteria definition.
7. Typically, we work remotely but sometimes we move to the client site. Depending on your location, you may travel up to 5% (on average).
8. Update the documentation or produce documentation that may be used inside and outside the company.
9. Attend instrument connectivity meetings.
10. Write periodic status progress reports.
11. Work closely with a team to solve issues and create new features in the connectivity space.
12. Resolve technical issues that arise within the program.
13. Meet with lab management teams to plan the implementation of LIMS, enhancements and assess impact to operations and necessary workflow changes.
14. Perform other duties as needed.

Qualifications

¿Who Are We Looking For?

1.- Years of Experience - Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in engineering (Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics & Communication, scientific discipline or equivalent experience) with 4+ years of experience or Master’s degree. Practical experience (over 3 years) working a job in complex institutions. Spanish/Portuguese - (Is a Plus). Experience in R&D (Research and development) - (Is a Plus). Knowledge in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems) - (Is a Plus).

2.- Tech Skills- Safe Agile certification - (Is a Plus). Experience with any of the following Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS): LabVantage, LabWare, StarLIMS, Empower, Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN)– (Is a Plus). Azure Knowledge (Is a Plus). Project Methods and Tools experience. Experience in working with relational databases (eg: SQL, Oracle). Minimum of +3 years of programming experience using programming language such VB, Windows scripting language, Java. Knowledge of Java development methodologies and database. Create and maintain system documentation.

3.- Non Tech Skills- Clear communication and strong ability to work closely with others (Team player mentality), as driver development often involves collaborating with other developers, hardware engineers, and stakeholders. Keen attention to detail. Ability to analyze problems and find solutions, allowing to perform maintenance updates on current systems, and find solutions for systems that may not be working properly. Strong written and verbal communications skills. Excellent organizational skills.

If this is an opportunity that interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the requirements.

What can you expect from us:

• Opportunities to learn and develop every day through a wide range of programs.
• Internal digital platforms that promote self-learning.
• Development programs according to Leadership skills.
• Specialized training according to the role.
• Learning experiences with internal and external providers.
• We love to celebrate success, which is why we have recognition programs for seniority, behavior, leadership, moments of life, among others.
• Financial wellness programs that will help you reach your goals in all stages of life.
• A flexibility program that will allow you to balance your personal and work life, adapting your working day to your lifestyle.
• And because your family is also important to us, they can also enjoy benefits such as our Wellness Line, thousands of Agreements and Discounts, Scholarship programs for your children, Aid Plans for different moments of life, among others.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We respect and value diversity as a work force and innovation for the organization.