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Biovia ELN Developer

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In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
Senior level
In-Office
Foster City, CA, USA
Senior level
Develop and implement enterprise BIOVIA ELN solutions for pharmaceutical laboratory environments. Responsibilities include coding in .NET, C#, and Python; unit testing; laboratory system configuration; database queries and optimization; instrument and application integration; reporting; requirements analysis; architecture and deployment planning; code reviews; and technical leadership. The role also involves mentoring development teams, designing reusable software utilities, and working in regulated laboratory informatics environments.
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Company Description

LabAnswer is the leading and largest laboratory informatics consultancy; combining science, laboratory, regulatory and information technologies. We have the people, processes, methodologies, IP and experience to deliver comprehensive laboratory informatics solutions.

LabAnswer has architected, implemented, deployed and/or supported hundreds of major scientific informatics systems across more than a thousand laboratories. LabAnswer performs significant laboratory automation work in pharmaceuticals, bio-pharmaceuticals, medical devices, forensics, and life sciences research laboratories spanning research, development and manufacturing/QC operations.

The LabAnswer team has a rare combination of laboratory science, IT, business and regulatory expertise. We specialize in helping companies strategize, architect, implement and support scientific data management and laboratory automation projects.


Job Description

Travel requirement - This position is located in Foster City, CA.  Minimal travel is required.

Job Description:

The Biovia ELN Developer will be involved in developing an Biovia's ELN (Electronic Laboratory Notebook).  You will be working with a team to develop and implement an enterprise ELN system in a Pharmaceutical environment.

  • Develop code using .net, C# and Python
  • Write and perform Unit Tests
  • Write periodic status / progress reports  
  • Perform basic or complex configuration of laboratory information systems 
  • Develop simple or complex software functionality but with limited scope
  • Participate in peer reviews of code for coding standards, best practices, functionality, error handling, etc.
  • Write basic SQL queries using relational database concepts and schema design principles
  • Integrate laboratory instruments with scientific software packages
  • Develop simple or complex, dynamic reports 
  • Break complex processes into smaller achievable pieces
  • Integrate scientific applications with other scientific or non-scientific applications
  • Participate and take leading role in requirements analysis process with client stakeholders
  • Transform client requirements into design solutions
  • Design and develop reusable utility/library software for general use
  • Engineer designs that satisfy current requirements and are extensible for future enhancement while keeping it cost effective for clients
  • Develop very complex / challenging algorithms and software designs having large project scope or large scale 
  • Perform architectural code and design evaluations
  • Lead development teams
  • Provide high level of technical leadership / mentoring to entire development team
  • Write system interfaces using pre-existing middleware
  • Author System Architecture and Deployment Plans
  • Perform simple or complex database optimization

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Experience in .Net, C#, and Python programming
  • Biovia ELN Development experience a must
  • 4 Year degree in an applicable field
  • Excellent written and verbal communications skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Strong logical / analytical thinking
  • Ability to  troubleshoot and solve problems
  • At least  4 years of experience in ELN Development
  • 5-8 years of software development experience in Laboratory Informatics projects
  • 5-8 years of experience working in regulated environments

Travel requirement: The job location is in Foster City, CA.   If based in the San Francisco Bay area, travel is minimal.  Outside of this area, travel is 50%+.

Additional Information

We offer comprehensive benefits to regular full-time employees including but not limited to:

•Unlimited ceiling for professional growth opportunities within LabAnswer

•You will also have opportunities to take advantage of training programs to advance your career; our extensive online library includes a assortment of technical and professional training tools and resources

•Opportunities to work across a variety of industries (Pharmaceutical, Medical Device, Consumer Products, Energy, Environmental, Forensics, Genomics, Government etc.)

•Opportunities to work across a variety of laboratory environments (analytical testing, biotech, clinical trials, forensics, medical device, pharmaceutical, public health and research hospitals) •Comprehensive health and welfare programs to fit your individual or family’s needs:

•Health Insurance •Dental Insurance •Vision Insurance,

•401(k) Retirement Saving that includes a generous employer match

•Paid Time Off (vacation, sick, holiday)

•Company Paid Life Insurance

•Company Paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance

•Wellness Plans and Rewards

•Strong company values of team work, culture and values, personal and professional development, work-life balance, and recognition

•Competitive compensation with opportunities to participate in employee bonus plan and travel bonus plan

At LabAnswer we offer a very competitive compensation package based on experience and education. We are looking for exceptional people to join our team, those who are looking to join an organization for the long term. We invite you to visit www.labanswer.com to review our Employee Value Proposition and Philosophy, and welcome you to apply, or refer a candidate to apply, through our careers page for employment consideration.

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