The LabVantage consultant is responsible for bridging business requirements and LabVantage LIMS solutions, ensuring effective translation of lab processes into compliant, scalable, and integrated digital workflows across life sciences environments.
Key Responsibilities
1. Requirements Management & Analysis
Lead requirement gathering workshops with business stakeholders (QC, R&D, manufacturing labs)
Translate business needs into User Requirement Specifications (URS) and functional specifications
Analyze current-state lab processes and define future-state LIMS-enabled workflows
Identify process gaps, standardization opportunities, and automation use cases
2. Solution Design & Functional Alignment
Collaborate with LabVantage SMEs and architects to define solution design
Support integration requirement definition and prioritization (instruments, MES, SAP, CDS, etc.)
Ensure alignment with LabVantage capabilities (sample management, stability, biobanking, SDMS)
Participate in master data design and business rule definition
3. Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Act as primary liaison between business users, IT, and delivery teams
Conduct system demos and gather stakeholder feedback for iterative refinement
Drive alignment across global/site teams for harmonized LIMS processes
Support change management and user adoption initiatives
4. Data & Integration Support
Support master data creation, validation, and migration activities
Work with integration teams on interface requirements and data mapping
Ensure data integrity and consistency across LIMS and connected systems
5. Testing & Validation Support
Define business scenarios for SIT/UAT and validation activities
Support validation documentation aligned with GxP, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11 compliance
Assist in defect triage, resolution validation, and business sign-off
Support traceability (URS-FRS-Test cases mapping)
6. Deployment & Post-Production Support
Support go-live planning and site rollout activities
Assist in user training and SOP alignment
Provide hypercare support and continuous improvement recommendations
Must-Have Skills & Experience
Domain & Functional
Strong experience in LIMS (LabVantage preferred) implementations
Deep understanding of lab workflows (sample lifecycle, stability, batch release, ELN/LIMS integration)
Experience with URS/FRS, process mapping, and business analysis artifacts
Regulatory & Compliance
Knowledge of GxP environments
Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 11, Annex 11, and validation processes
Technical Exposure
Understanding of integrations (REST APIs, file-based, middleware)
Exposure to instrument interfacing, SDMS, CDS integrations
Basic knowledge of SQL/data structures (preferred)
Nice-to-Have
LabVantage certification or prior experience (v7/v8)
Experience in global LIMS rollouts or multi-site harmonization
Agile / DevOps delivery exposure
This position is open only to visa-independent candidates and will not support visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Application Accepted: 10/02/2026
The annual salary for this position is between $90,000 - $160,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.
Benefits: Cognizant offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
· Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
· Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
· 401(k) plan and contributions
· Long-term/Short-term Disability
· Paid Parental Leave
· Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable la
Our strength is built on our ability to work together. Our diverse backgrounds offer different perspectives and new ways of thinking. It encourages lively discussions, creativity, productivity, and helps us build better solutions for our clients. We want someone who thrives in this setting and is inspired to craft meaningful solutions through true collaboration.
If you are content with ambiguity, excited by change, and excel through autonomy, we’d love to hear from you!
À propos de Cognizant
Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) est un AI Builder et une entreprise de services numériques (ESN) élaborant des solutions complètes d’IA maximisant les investissements pour des résultats concrets. Sa profonde expertise des métiers, des processus et des technologies lui permet d’intégrer dans les systèmes technologiques le contexte unique de chaque organisation de l’ingénierie à la production à l’échelle. Son objectif: améliorer l’efficacité des équipes, créer de la valeur et permettre aux grandes entreprises de rester performantes dans un monde qui évolue rapidement. Pour en savoir plus: cognizant.ai ou @cognizant.
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