Laboratory IT Operations & Migration Specialist

Company: A fast-growing organisation in the life sciences sector, operating in a highly regulated environment. The company is focused on scientific innovation and relies on robust laboratory IT systems to support critical research and development activities. Teams work closely together on-site, with a strong emphasis on compliance, security, and continuous improvement.

Job Description: We are looking for a Laboratory IT Operations & Migration Specialist to support day-to-day laboratory IT operations and help deliver integration and migration activities as systems transition to new corporate standards. This role combines hands-on technical support with system lifecycle work, documentation, and security-focused activities in an on-site lab environment.

Responsibilities: Support daily laboratory IT operations, including maintenance, user support, inventory, and lifecycle activities; Execute defined procedures to support integration and migration activities during a transition to new standards; Contribute to laboratory IT security activities and support the implementation of improvements within the IT engineering domain; Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external vendors to troubleshoot issues and address operational needs; Support delivery of IT solutions, including upgrades, migrations, and implementations in a regulated environment; Maintain and update documentation and records (e.g., configuration and asset information, operating procedures, and work instructions); Gather operational data, identify risks and improvement opportunities, and support reporting on performance and progress; Provide clear status updates and present results in team or project meetings.

Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; 3+ years of experience in an IT engineering/operations role, ideally in a laboratory or regulated environment; Experience supporting IT processes and participating in IT projects (e.g., upgrades, migrations, implementations); Working knowledge of regulated ways of working and documentation practices (e.g., GLP/GxP, GDPR); Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, able to work independently on assigned activities; Clear communication skills and confidence working with both internal teams and external vendors.

Other Information: This is an on-site role within a laboratory environment, working closely with project teams and stakeholders to support operational continuity and migration activities. If you are interested and want to apply, please submit your application via the apply button below and contact me.