IT Developer / LIMS Engineer (NC805577)
Key Responsibilities
System Development & Customization
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Develop and maintain STARLIMS logic using STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL) for backend processes, custom algorithms, and business rules.
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Build and enhance client-side functionality using JScript.NET / JavaScript for UI behavior, calculations, and browser-side data manipulation.
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Create SQL-based data queries, stored procedures, and data extraction logic to support dashboards, data grids, and workflow automation.
User Interface Design
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Configure and enhance user interfaces using HTML5-based STARLIMS components in v11/v12 environments.
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Work with XML-based structure definitions to facilitate communication between server and client UI layers.
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Support or migrate legacy XFD runtime elements (if applicable) during modernization efforts.
Backend, Architecture, and Database Support
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Support the STARLIMS application server running on the Microsoft .NET Framework, ensuring performance, stability, and compatibility.
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Integrate and manage STARLIMS deployments backed by Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database.
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Troubleshoot server-side errors, environment issues, and performance bottlenecks.
Reporting & Instrument Integration
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Develop and maintain reports, labels, and barcodes using SAP Crystal Reports.
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Integrate laboratory instruments via TCP/IP and RS232 communication protocols, ensuring secure and reliable data acquisition.
Collaboration & Documentation
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Work closely with laboratory SMEs, QA, validation teams, and IT support to translate business needs into technical solutions.
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Create technical documentation, functional specifications, and validation-ready configuration records.
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Support system upgrades, testing cycles, patching, and validation activities.
Preferred Qualifications
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Experience integrating laboratory instruments using RS232 or TCP/IP protocols.
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Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical, or environmental laboratory operations.
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Experience with STARLIMS legacy components (XFD runtime) and modernization projects.
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Knowledge of SDLC principles, Agile methodologies, and validation practices.