Senior Analyst, Pharmaceutical Microbiology LIMS (LabVantage)

Location: Various locations in Fairfield, Lincolnshire, NJ, and IL, United States

Salary: USD 80,000–100,000 annually

Company

SGS is a global testing, inspection, and certification company operating a network of offices and laboratories.

What you will do

• Configure and maintain LabVantage LIMS functionality for pharmaceutical microbiology testing.
• Develop test templates, specifications, sampling plans, calculations, stability workflows, and result-approval processes.
• Translate laboratory and regulatory requirements into functional specifications and compliant system configurations.
• Support validation activities, including requirements documentation, testing, traceability, IQ, OQ, PQ, and computer software assurance.
• Partner with QC Microbiology, Quality Assurance, Validation, and IT teams to implement methods and system enhancements.
• Provide troubleshooting, training, technical guidance, audit support, and ongoing assistance to LabVantage users.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Microbiology, Biology, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and/or Biotechnology.
• At least 5 years of experience in a GMP pharmaceutical laboratory.
• Experience with USP, EP, JP, and BP methods, including sterility, bioburden, endotoxin, environmental monitoring, microbial identification, and method suitability studies.
• Experience with LIMS, LabVantage, test templates, specifications, sampling plans, calculations, stability workflows, result entry, and approvals.
• Knowledge of USP 71, 61, 62, and 85; 21 CFR Parts 11, 210, and 211; ALCOA+ data integrity principles; and Good Documentation Practices.
• Work location is in the United States at the listed Fairfield, Lincolnshire, or Illinois locations.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting upon enrollment.
• Online and classroom training, tuition reimbursement, and professional development opportunities.
• Paid time off and family leave.