What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Support Specialist / Compute Specialist position at firstPRO, Inc?
We are seeking a highly experienced Lab Support Specialist / Compute Specialist with a strong Windows engineering background and deep technical knowledge of end-user devices in laboratory environments. This role requires extensive experience managing and maintaining systems that connect with lab instruments, many of which operate under GxP regulatory guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience working in lab environments, managing specialized equipment, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You will also play a key role in assessing, strategizing, and implementing laboratory IT solutions, including legacy systems running Windows 7 and XP, which are critical due to their integration with costly lab instruments.
This role is a long-term consulting opportunity and has a hybrid work model in the Princeton, NJ area.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement a strategy for deploying and integrating Empower solutions into laboratory environments.
- Assess LAZE Box compatibility with existing lab equipment and formulate an implementation plan.
- Support Windows-based lab systems, ensuring stability, performance, and regulatory compliance.
- Perform system assessments to determine compatibility of lab instruments with computing infrastructure.
- Maintain and troubleshoot legacy Windows 7 and XP systems, ensuring continued operation of lab instruments.
- Ensure compliance with GxP guidelines and other regulatory requirements for lab computing.
- Collaborate with lab teams, IT, and regulatory personnel to optimize system performance and compliance.
Requirements:
- 5 years of experience managing IT infrastructure in laboratory environments.
- Expertise in Windows engineering with a strong focus on end-user devices in labs.
- Deep understanding of GxP regulatory requirements related to lab computing.
- Experience with legacy Windows environments (Windows 7 & XP) supporting lab instruments.
- Strong technical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to develop and execute IT implementation strategies for lab computing solutions.
- Familiarity with LAZE Boxes and Empower solutions is a plus.
Salary : $55 - $65
