1. Job Title : Functional Specialist (ISG) 2. Job Summary : This hybrid role for a Functional Specialist in ISG focuses on optimizing Empower and laboratory information management processes to support high quality scientific operations. The specialist will translate complex laboratory workflows into robust Empower and LIMS configurations ensure data integrity and align system capabilities with regulatory and business needs. The role will drive continuous improvement of digital lab solutions enabling efficient and compliant research and quality activi 3. Experience : 8 - 12 years 4. Required Skills : Technical Skills: Empower Any LIMS Domain Skills: 5. Nice to have skills : Domain Skills: 6. Technology : Custom Service 7. Shift : Day 8. Responsibilities : - Analyze complex laboratory workflows and data lifecycles to configure Empower and LIMS solutions that improve efficiency accuracy and traceability for scientific and quality operations - Collaborate with laboratory quality and IT stakeholders to gather detailed requirements and convert them into practical Empower and LIMS functional designs that align with compliance expectations - Coordinate end to end Empower and LIMS implementation activities including configuration validation support testing preparation and controlled deployment to production environments - Develop and maintain comprehensive functional specifications configuration documents and standard operating procedures that clearly describe Empower and LIMS usage and governance - Guide laboratory teams on best practices for Empower data acquisition processing and reporting to support reliable analytical results and regulatory ready documentation - Monitor daily system usage and performance to proactively identify Empower and LIMS issues analyze root causes and drive timely resolutions with minimal disruption to operations - Establish robust controls for data integrity audit trail review and user access management in Empower and LIMS to meet internal quality policies and external regulatory expectations - Coordinate and execute user acceptance testing by defining realistic scenarios preparing test data reviewing results and confirming that Empower and LIMS solutions meet business objectives - Train end users through structured sessions and practical demonstrations to build confidence in Empower and LIMS functionality and promote consistent and compliant system utilization - Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Empower and LIMS usability streamline workflows reduce manual interventions and improve overall digital lab maturity - Partner with global and regional teams to harmonize Empower and LIMS configurations templates and processes so that data and methods can be shared efficiently across sites - Support audit and inspection readiness by providing clear evidence of Empower and LIMS controls explaining configuration decisions and responding to detailed system related queries - Evaluate emerging Empower features and LIMS capabilities to recommend pragmatic enhancements that align with long term digital laboratory strategies and measurable business value -Qualifications - Demonstrate deep functional expertise in Empower including instrument integration method set configuration result reporting and adherence to data integrity principles - Bring substantial hands on experience with at least one major LIMS platform applied to regulated laboratory environments covering sample management workflow design and reporting - Apply strong understanding of pharmaceutical or biotech laboratory processes and regulatory frameworks such as good manufacturing practice and good laboratory practice to system design - Utilize solid skills in requirements analysis documentation and configuration to translate complex user needs into sustainable Empower and LIMS solutions for day to day use - Communicate clearly with cross functional teams using structured updates concise explanations and inclusive collaboration approaches to ensure shared understanding of system changes - Manage multiple parallel initiatives using organized planning and prioritization practices suitable for hybrid work models where teams operate across onsite and remote settings 9. Job Location : Primary Location :INWBKOLA01(ITIND Technocomplex (TCX) STPI) Alternate Location :NA NA Alternate Location 1 :NA NA 10. Job Type : Functional Specialist (ISG) [50SG01] 11. Demand Requires Travel? : No 12. Certifications Required : NA
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