Senior Specialist, Laboratory IT & Systems Support
Pay: $70-$76.15 per hour
Duration: 17 months
Location: Foster City, CA
Primary Responsibilities:
- Manage lifecycle activities for laboratory computers and instrument-connected workstations
- Coordinate new computer deployments, replacements, upgrades, and retirement activities.
- Maintain CMDB records and laboratory technology inventories.
- Coordinate operating system, security patching, and compliance activities.
- Support laboratory instrument software, vendor applications, and connectivity requirements.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and technology issues impacting laboratory operations.
- Coordinate network port activations and infrastructure requests for instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory technology support requests.
- Partner with IT, LIS, Digital & Data, Facilities, Quality, and instrument vendors to resolve issues and deliver solutions.
- Support laboratory expansions, relocations, renovations, and startup activities.
- Lead or support laboratory technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, standards, and support procedures.
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting laboratory computing environments, laboratory systems, or scientific instrumentation.
- Experience supporting research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated laboratory environments.
- Experience coordinating with instrument vendors and enterprise IT organizations.
- Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.