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LIMS Consultant

Boston, MA · On-site

$110K - $145K/yr

Experience implementing LIMS, LES, ELNs, or related lab informatics platforms. * Previous experience in a professional services, consulting, or project-based customer role. * Familiarity with ...

LIMS Consultant

Boston, MA · On-site +1

$110K - $145K/yr

Experience implementing LIMS, LES, ELNs, or related lab informatics platforms. * Previous experience in a professional services, consulting, or project-based customer role. * Familiarity with ...

Experience implementing LIMS, LES, ELNs, or related lab informatics platforms. * Previous experience in a professional services, consulting, or project-based customer role. * Familiarity with ...

Prior experience in a life sciences lab setting, preferably hands-on bench-level research ... Prior experience driving life science informatics solution implementation * Detailed knowledge of ...

Prior experience in a life sciences lab setting, preferably hands-on bench-level research ... Prior experience driving life science informatics solution implementation * Detailed knowledge of ...

Prior experience in a life sciences lab setting, preferably hands-on bench-level research ... Prior experience driving life science informatics solution implementation * Detailed knowledge of ...

The Research Consultant 3 manages the biorepository database and specimen tracking systems ... Bachelor's degree in quantitative fields such as biostatistics, statistics, informatics, computer ...

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Lab Informatics Consultant information

How does a Lab Informatics Consultant typically collaborate with laboratory staff and IT teams during system implementations?

A Lab Informatics Consultant works closely with both laboratory staff and IT teams to ensure that informatics solutions meet operational and regulatory needs. This often involves gathering user requirements, facilitating communications between scientists and technical teams, and translating lab workflows into system configurations. Consultants also provide training, troubleshoot integration issues, and support user adoption, acting as a bridge to ensure successful implementation and long-term system usability.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Lab Informatics Consultant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Lab Informatics Consultant, you need strong analytical skills, a background in life sciences or information technology, and experience with laboratory workflows. Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), and relevant certifications like CLIA or CAP are typically required. Effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and project management skills set top consultants apart. These skills ensure successful implementation and optimization of informatics solutions that enhance lab efficiency, data integrity, and compliance.

What are Lab Informatics Consultants?

Lab Informatics Consultants are professionals who specialize in implementing, optimizing, and supporting information management systems within laboratory environments. They help labs select and configure Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN), and other digital solutions to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting. Their expertise ensures laboratories meet regulatory compliance, integrate new technologies, and improve overall efficiency. Lab Informatics Consultants often work with both scientific and IT teams to align technology with laboratory workflows.
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$110K - $145K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 26 days ago


Job description

LIMS Consultant (Post-Sales Implementation)
Remote within USA
Overview
As a LIMS Consultant on our Professional Services team, you'll play a key role in supporting customers post-sale, with a focus on implementing our next-generation LIMS platform, Labbit. Drawing on your expertise in laboratory science and informatics, you'll serve as a dedicated consultant, working directly with customers to understand their needs, configure solutions, and ensure the successful implementation and adoption of our product.
This role spans consultation, requirements gathering, documentation, LIMS configuration, validation testing, support ticket resolution, and light project management. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with our implementation and customer success teams to deliver high-quality solutions tailored to each customer's unique workflows. In some cases, you may also support customer projects outside of Labbit. To succeed in this role, you should thrive on becoming a reliable partner to our customers while managing smooth, high-quality implementations.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team that's passionate about helping labs accelerate innovation through thoughtful software implementation and expert support. We're excited to connect with candidates seeking a highly collaborative role at the intersection of science and technology.
Responsibilities
  • Serve as the primary scientific and technical contact for customers during implementation projects
  • Utilize technical and domain expertise to understand client needs and translate them into solution designs, software requirements, and implementation plans
  • Create scope estimates and/or feature development requests for Implementation teams
  • Configure LIMS to meet user requirements
  • Create test plans and execute testing to ensure that the configured system meets client needs
  • Lead project coordination, ensuring timelines, deliverables, and expectations are clearly communicated and met
  • Develop customer-facing documentation and provide training to support the adoption
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by sharing customer insights and informing product development.
  • Share customer insights to inform continuous improvement and product development

Must Haves
  • Strong background in Life Sciences (e.g., Chemistry, Molecular Biology, Genomics, Bioinformatics, or related field), with hands-on lab or LIMS experience.
  • Familiarity with configuring scientific software or laboratory workflows, including scripting (e.g., Python), JSON, and SQL for data handling.
  • Knowledge of analytical workflows, particularly in Quality testing.
  • Proven ability to work directly with customers, translating technical and domain-specific needs into practical software solutions.
  • Excellent organizational skills with experience coordinating tasks and timelines across teams.
  • Clear, confident communicator who can educate, support, and build trust with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Fast learner with a solutions-oriented mindset and strong attention to detail.

Nice to Haves
  • Experience implementing LIMS, LES, ELNs, or related lab informatics platforms.
  • Previous experience in a professional services, consulting, or project-based customer role.
  • Familiarity with software development processes and Agile teams.

This role is open to candidates based in Canada, with hybrid work available for those near our Victoria, BC headquarters. At Semaphore, we're building a purpose-driven team of professionals who continually grow their expertise and make a real impact in life sciences. Our people are at the heart of our culture and our customers' success, and we're committed to supporting them with autonomy, flexibility, and genuine care.
To further support our team, we offer the following benefits:
  • Competitive vacation
  • Health Insurance
  • 401K matching
  • Annual professional development budget
  • The expected salary range for this role is $110,000 - $145,000 USD. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, domain expertise, and geographic location.