Senior Engineer-Soln. Architect - LabVantage Test Method Development & Instrument Integration

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Technology at Lilly builds andu00A0maintainsu00A0capabilities usingu00A0cutting edgeu00A0technologies like most prominent tech companies. What differentiates Technology at Lilly is that we create new possibilities through tech to advance our purpose u2013 creating medicines that make life better for people around the world, like data driven drug discovery and connected clinical trials. We hire the best technology professionals from a variety of backgrounds, so they can bring an assortment of knowledge, skills, and diverse thinking to deliver innovative solutions in every area of the enterprise.u202Fu202Fu00A0

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About the Business Function:u202Fu00A0

From molecule to market, Global Manufacturing playsu00A0an important roleu00A0in every step along a productu2019s lifecycle. Most of our customers never see the scientific and technical resources behind our medicines. But customers experience, every day, the performance of our high-quality products and global supply network.u202Fu202Fu00A0

Global Manufacturingu00A0comprisesu00A0a core group of functions that contribute to the production and supply of high-quality products: Engineering Manufacturing Information & Control Systems (Tech@Lilly)u00A0Quality & Labs,u00A0Technology Services/Manufacturing Science Global Health, Safety and Environment and Global Supply Chain.u202Fu00A0

Job Title:u00A0Senior Engineer / Solution Architect u2013u00A0LabVantageu00A0Test Method Development & Instrument Integrationu00A0

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The Senior Engineer / Architect willu00A0be responsible foru00A0designing, building, and automating analytical test methodsu00A0and associated datau00A0and specificationsu00A0withinu00A0LabVantageu00A0LIMS, and for developing or overseeing the development of instrument drivers and integrations that enable direct data capture from laboratory instruments.u00A0
This role combines deep domainu00A0expertiseu00A0in laboratory processes and analytical methods with technical leadership in LIMSu00A0master datau00A0configuration, SDK development, and instrument connectivity. The incumbent will play a key role in advancing the organizationu2019s digital laboratory ecosystem, driving data integrity, automation, and complianceu00A0inu00A0GxPu00A0systems.u00A0

Key Responsibilities:u202Fu00A0

Whatu00A0youu2019llu00A0be doing:u202Fu00A0

u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0LabVantageu00A0Test Method Design & Buildu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Lead the configuration, creation, and lifecycle management of analytical test methods inu00A0LabVantageu00A0LIMS (e.g.,u00A0Instruments such asu00A0HPLC, GC, dissolution, titration, and spectroscopic methods).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Design test templates, specifications, and parameter lists ensuring standardization and scalability across products and sites.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Define andu00A0maintainu00A0Testu00A0method metadata structures for automation (units, limits, calculations, result entry templates).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Implementu00A0Testu00A0method versioning, review, and approval workflows aligned with corporate data governance and validation policies.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Partner with functional experts to ensure test methodsu00A0comply withu00A0GxP, ALCOA+, and analytical method validation principles.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Build test scenarios/ documentsu00A0and Test method templatesu00A0

u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Instrument Driver Development & Integrationu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Collaborate with instrumentation and IT teams to design and implement instrument interfaces (e.g., Empower,u00A0Chromeleon, Agilentu00A0OpenLab, Darwin,u00A0SmartLab).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Oversee or contribute to SDK-based driver development to enable direct data capture and bidirectional communication withu00A0LabVantageu00A0(e.g.u00A0Talend open studio,u00A0etc ).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Define data mapping, file parsing, and communication protocols for automated result upload from instruments into LIMS.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Partner with instrument vendors andu00A0LabVantageu00A0technical teams for new instrument onboarding and driver enhancements.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Stand-alone instrument driver builds and testing.u00A0

u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Automation & Digital Integrationu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Design automation frameworks to reduce manual effort in test method setup and instrument data handling.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Contribute to or lead integration architecture for LIMS u2194 CDS u2194 QMS u2194 Data Lake connections using APIs or middleware (MuleSoft, Boomi, Talend, etc.).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Support initiatives for automated test method build from structured templates or upstream systems (ERP/PLM).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Collaborate with data analytics teams to make instrument and method data analytics-ready for dashboards and trending.u00A0

u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Governance, Validation & Documentationu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Ensure all configurations and driver builds areu00A0validated, version-controlled, and auditableu00A0as part ofu00A0GxPu00A0complianceu00A0and followingu00A0regulatory andu00A0Lillyu00A0IT quality standardsu00A0(CSV-Computer System Validation).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Create andu00A0maintainu00A0design documents, configuration specifications,u00A0source code reviews (Drivers only)u00A0and technical SOPs for test method and driver management.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Support QA inu00A0CSV,u00A0change control, and periodic review activities.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Participate in audits and ensure all integrations and automation components meet 21 CFR Part 11 and Annex 11 requirements.u00A0

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u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0Leadership & Collaborationu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Serve as the technical SME foru00A0LabVantageu00A0test method management and instrument integration.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers or site-levelu00A0LabVantageu00A0administrators.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Partner with global digital, quality, and IT stakeholders to define and enforce standards for method and instrument onboarding.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Drive continuous improvement through automation, template standardization, and adoption of emerging technologies (AI/ML-assisted method generation, smart drivers).u00A0

How you will succeed:u202Fu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Reduced manual effort and faster deployment of new test methods.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Standardized and validated instrument integration architecture.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Improved data flow betweenu00A0LabVantageu00A0and analytical instruments.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Compliance with global lab data governance and validation standards.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Enablement of analytics-ready, high-quality laboratory data.u00A0

What you should bring:u202Fu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong analytical and systems thinking.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Technicalu00A0proficiencyu00A0in LIMSu00A0development andu00A0configuration, scripting, and API-based integrations.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Understanding of analytical lab workflows and instruments.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Excellent documentation and communication skills.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Ability to work across global teams (IT, Quality, Lab Operations).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strategic mindset to connect lab automation initiatives with enterprise digital goals.u00A0

Basic Qualifications and Experience Requirement:u202Fu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Bacheloru2019s oru00A0Masteru2019s degreeu00A0in Computer Science, Instrumentation, Chemical Engineering, Analytical Chemistry, or related field.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 12+ years of experienceu00A0in laboratory informatics, preferably in theu00A0pharma, biotech, or chemicals industry.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 5+ years of hands-on experience configuring and deployingu00A0LabVantageu00A0LIMSu00A0(test methods, specifications, calculations, and workflows).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Proven experience withu00A0instrument integration and driver development, ideally usingu00A0LabVantageu00A0SDK, Java, XML, or REST APIs.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Experience integratingu00A0LabVantageu00A0withu00A0chromatography and analytical instrument systemsu00A0(Empower,u00A0Chromeleon,u00A0Microplate readers, etc.).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Strong knowledge ofu00A0GxP,u00A021 CFRu00A0Part 11, and data integrity principles (ALCOA+).u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Familiarity withu00A0ETL/middleware toolsu00A0andu00A0system validation (CSV/SDLC)u00A0practices.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Exposure tou00A0data analytics or digital lab transformationu00A0projects is a plus.u00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Hands-on experience with JIRA, ALM, and ServiceNow (SNOW) for requirement tracking, defect management, and change control activities in regulated environments.u202Fu00A0

u00B7u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0u00A0 Certification inu00A0LabVantageu00A0Administration and/or Stability, SDMS fromu00A0LabVantageu00A0solutions is preferred.u202Fu00A0

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