Senior LIMS Engineer
C2i Genomics
At Veracyte, we offer exciting career opportunities for those interested in joining a pioneering team that is committed to transforming cancer care for patients across the globe. Working at Veracyte enables our employees to not only make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients, but to also learn and grow within a purpose driven environment. This is what we call the Veracyte way – it’s about how we work together, guided by our values, to give clinicians the insights they need to help patients make life-changing decisions.
Our Values:
- We Seek A Better Way: We innovate boldly, learn from our setbacks, and are resilient in our pursuit to transform cancer care
- We Make It Happen: We act with urgency, commit to quality, and bring fun to our hard work
- We Are Stronger Together: We collaborate openly, seek to understand, and celebrate our wins
- We Care Deeply: We embrace our differences, do the right thing, and encourage each other
The Position:
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated LIMS Engineer to lead the architecture and design of cutting-edge Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and their integrations within a complex, fast-paced environment. The LIMS Engineer will collaborate closely with the LIMS Administrator, Lab Operations teams, and cross-functional technology teams to ensure that the platform is scalable, efficient, and aligned with both scientific and business objectives. This role requires hands-on experience with modern LIMS platforms such as L7 Informatics, Labbit, or other industry-leading solutions, and will be responsible for building robust system integrations using technologies like AWS, Mulesoft, and APIs. Strong programming skills in Python, SQL, PowerShell, and related tools will be essential for platform customization, automation, and data workflows in compliance-driven environments.
This is a hybrid role based out of our San Diego office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead or support full life-cycle LIMS implementations, including requirement gathering, system design, configuration, testing, deployment, and documentation.
- Design and develop scalable and maintainable LIMS architectures tailored to laboratory workflows and compliance requirements.
- Customize and extend LIMS platforms using scripting and automation tools to improve usability and performance.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including IT, lab personnel, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless system operation and user satisfaction.
- Develop and maintain integrations between LIMS and other enterprise platforms using APIs, Mulesoft, AWS services, and other middleware tools.
- Write and maintain scripts and tools using Python, SQL, PowerShell, and other languages to support system operations, data migrations, and automated workflows.
- Support data structure development and integration efforts, especially using JSON and/or GraphDB
- Ensure LIMS systems are compliant with regulatory standards such as GxP, CAP/CLIA, and other relevant quality frameworks.
- Provide ongoing support, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and end-user training for LIMS systems
Who You Are:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Bioinformatics, Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5-7+ years of experience in LIMS engineering, implementation, and support.
- Hands-on experience with one or more modern LIMS platforms (e.g., L7 Informatics, Labbit, Thermo Fisher SampleManager, LabWare, etc.).
- Proficiency in JSON, Python, SQL, PowerShell, and scripting for automation and data processing.
- Strong understanding of LIMS architecture, relational databases, and lab workflows.
- Proven experience in platform integrations using AWS services, Mulesoft, and REST/SOAP APIs.
- Solid grasp of data security, integrity, and compliance in regulated environments.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Agile development methodologies and DevOps practices.
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Knowledge of laboratory instruments and ELNs (Electronic Lab Notebooks) integration.
- Certification in AWS, Mulesoft, or relevant LIMS platforms.
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The final salary offered to a successful candidate will be dependent on several factors that may include but are not limited to the type and length of experience within the job, type and length of experience within the industry, education, etc. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units. Veracyte is a multi-state employer, and this salary range may not reflect positions that work in other states.
What We Can Offer You
Veracyte is a growing company that offers significant career opportunities if you are curious, driven, patient-oriented and aspire to help us build a great company. We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and are committed to fostering an inclusive workforce, where diverse backgrounds are represented, engaged, and empowered to drive innovative ideas and decisions. We are thrilled to be recognized as a 2024 Certified™ Great Place to Work® in both the US and Israel - a testament to our dynamic, inclusive, and inspiring workplace where passion meets purpose.
About Veracyte
Veracyte (Nasdaq: VCYT) is a global genomic diagnostics company that improves patient care by providing answers to clinical questions, informing diagnosis and treatment decisions throughout the patient journey in cancer and other diseases. The company’s growing menu of genomic tests leverage advances in genomic science and technology, enabling patients to avoid risky, costly diagnostic procedures and quicken time to appropriate treatment. The company’s tests in lung cancer, prostate cancer, breast cancer, thyroid cancer, bladder cancer and idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis are available to patients and its lymphoma subtyping and renal cancer tests are in development. With Veracyte’s exclusive global license to a best-in-class diagnostics instrument platform, the company is positioned to deliver its tests to patients worldwide. Veracyte is based in South San Francisco, California. For more information, please visit www.veracyte.com and follow the company on X (Formerly Twitter).
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