Job Title: Senior Consultant - LIMS - R&D IT

Career Level - D3

Introduction to role:
Are you ready to make a significant impact in the world of healthcare? We are looking for a Senior Consultant in our IT department who is passionate about patients and has a curiosity to learn, grow, and develop. This is your chance to constantly learn and develop every single day.

Accountabilities:
As a Senior Consultant, you will ensure optimum performance and stability for LIMS system as part of Laboratory Quality Systems for AstraZeneca Operations. You will provide 2nd/ 3rd line support, take ownership of issues, support development activities, and develop specialist knowledge in relevant systems. You will also liaise with multiple collaborators including users, infrastructure/middleware teams, 3rd party software vendors for resolving issues and potential process improvements. Training, guiding, and mentoring new hires in the team will also be part of your responsibilities.

Essential Skills/Experience:
- 9+ years of experience working with LIMS systems like Azenta LIMS
- Expertise experience with Limfinity scripting language
- Must have hands-on experience in LIMS Basic functions, Architecture and Crystal Reports
- Must have experience with LIMS Installation & Configuration
- Experience with API integrations and good to have snowflake knowledge.
- Good knowledge in Python, bash, perl or ruby scripting for integrations.
- Good knowledge in AWS cloud solutions
- Experience working with mulesoft integrations or similar middleware technologies.
- Knowledge on the Database and able to write queries for fetching reports /trouble shooting
- Should have good understanding in Human Bio sampling and Biobank management.
- Experience in providing L2 and L3 Level support with a good understanding of Change management process (bug fixes, customization changes, enhancements)
- Exposure to working in ITIL environment managing issues through Service Now, Remedy BMC and/or HP Service Centre.
- Analytical, Problem solving & Troubleshooting skills.
- Updating self-help documents so customers/employees can try to fix problems themselves.
- Good verbal & written communication skills.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Information Science, or equivalent degree is preferred.

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are committed to making a difference. Our work has a direct impact on patients, transforming our ability to develop life-changing medicines. We empower the business to perform at its peak and lead a new way of working, combining cutting-edge science with leading digital technology platforms and data. We're part of a global company that's investing in a bold digital strategy; to become a truly data-led enterprise that disrupts the entire industry.

Are you ready to disrupt an industry and change lives? Apply now and join us in our journey to become a digital and data-led enterprise. Make the impossible possible by building partnerships and ecosystems, creating new ways of working and driving scale and speed to deliver exponential growth.

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AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.