Laboratory Systems Analyst

Job Title: Laboratory Systems Analyst

Location: St. Paul, MN

Schedule: Monday–Friday, Daytime Hours

Job Summary

The Laboratory Systems Analyst supports laboratory systems and analytical instruments while ensuring compliance with Abbott Quality System (QS) and laboratory regulatory requirements. This role serves as a subject matter expert (SME) for laboratory systems, workflows, and instrumentation, including system administration, software validation, instrument qualification, and document change management using Windchill.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide support for laboratory systems, instruments, and workflows to ensure reliable and compliant operations.
• Act as a subject matter expert on laboratory systems, equipment, and instrument qualification activities.
• Perform instrument qualification activities, including development and execution of protocols and preparation of final reports.
• Manage software installation, configuration, and validation in compliance with quality and regulatory requirements.
• Administer laboratory software applications and provide end-user training as needed.
• Draft and maintain system-specific procedures, work instructions, and training materials for laboratory personnel.
• Support document change management activities utilizing Windchill.
• Ensure all activities comply with Abbott Quality System (QS), laboratory standards, and applicable regulations.

Required Skills and Experience

• Experience with Chromatography Data Systems (CDS).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions and complex calculations.
• Hands-on experience with instrument qualification and validation activities.
• Knowledge of software validation and system lifecycle management.
• Experience creating SOPs, system procedures, and training documentation.
• Laboratory background in Chemistry and/or Life Sciences.
• 3–7 years of relevant laboratory or laboratory systems experience.
• Familiarity with LabVantage or other Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP).
• Strong communication and training skills with the ability to support diverse laboratory users.