
Laboratory IT System Engineer
Eli Lilly and Company
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Indianapolis • United States
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Salary
💰 $64,500 - $184,800 per year
Tech Stack
About the role
- Partner with the Process Translation and Analytical Laboratories functional areas and site, group, and global IT teams to implement and support digital laboratory solutions that enable the Foundry’s operational objectives
- Key lab systems include: Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), Laboratory Execution Systems (LES), Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELN), Chromatography Data Systems (CDS), and Environmental Monitoring (EM) platforms
- Drive and support system design, configuration, validation, and release - serving as an IT subject matter expert (SME) for analytical laboratory IT systems at the Foundry
- Lead system design and configuration sessions with analytical lab SMEs for LIMS, LES, ELN, and CDS platforms, translating business and scientific processes into validated technical solutions
- Develop and execute Installation Qualification (IQ), Operational Qualification (OQ), and Performance Qualification (PQ) protocols in compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and EU Annex 11
- Manage data integrity requirements across lab systems and ensure audit readiness for regulatory inspections
- Coordinate instrument integration and data flows between lab equipment and LIMS/LES platforms
- Support site deployment and upgrade of analytical laboratory IT systems throughout the facility’s startup and operational phases
- Produce and maintain Computer System Validation (CSV) documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and validation plans in alignment with applicable regulatory frameworks
- Ensure systems remain in a validated state and manage their lifecycle through releases, recapitalization, and retirement
- Collaborate with site and global IT system teams to ensure operational readiness of laboratory systems supporting the Foundry’s go-live objectives
- Support audits and provide oversight for management reviews, laboratory metrics, equipment records, and laboratory documentation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science degree in IT, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Science, Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of relevant experience in information technology, engineering, computer system validation, quality control support, or a related area
- Demonstrated experience with Computer System Validation (CSV) methodology
- Strong working knowledge of analytical laboratory IT systems including: LIMS: LabVantage, LabWare, or equivalent; ELN: Benchling, Signals Notebook, or equivalent; CDS: Empower, or equivalent; LES/MES: L7, MODA, or equivalent
- Solid knowledge of CSV process and electronic records/electronic signatures (ERES) requirements
- Experience working in a GMP-regulated environment (pharmaceutical, biotech, or equivalent)
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and execute IQ/OQ/PQ protocols and associated documentation
- Experience with API/middleware integration and instrument connectivity between lab equipment and informatics platforms
- Understanding of data integrity frameworks applicable to GMP lab environments
- Familiarity with Agile or iterative delivery methodologies in a regulated setting
- Demonstrated learning agility and curiosity; ability to analyze, anticipate, and resolve complex issues through sound problem-solving
- Ability to accurately translate business and scientific processes into IT requirements and solutions
- Effective communicator across diverse forums and audiences, including technical peers, QA, and business stakeholders
- Certification in relevant IT areas (e.g., ITIL, cloud, AI) is a plus.
Benefits
- Eligibility to participate in a company-sponsored 401(k)
- Pension
- Vacation benefits
- Eligibility for medical, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits
- Flexible benefits (e.g., healthcare and/or dependent day care flexible spending accounts)
- Life insurance and death benefits
- Certain time off and leave of absence benefits
- Well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
Computer System Validation (CSV)Installation Qualification (IQ)Operational Qualification (OQ)Performance Qualification (PQ)API integrationmiddleware integrationdata integrityanalytical laboratory IT systemsLIMSLES
Soft Skills
problem-solvinglearning agilitycommunicationcollaborationanalytical thinkingcuriosityability to translate processes into IT requirementsoversightleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
ITILcloud certificationAI certification