R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist

Job Title: R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist

Job Type: Contractor

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

Join our customer's team as a R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital laboratory environments. In this expert-level, remote role, you will review, structure, and enhance rubrics to ensure lab protocols translate seamlessly into trackable, auditable workflows, supporting high-impact research and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and refine rubrics to validate the accuracy and usability of laboratory processes within electronic lab environments.
• Translate experimental protocols into structured workflows using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Assess and enhance the clarity of documentation to ensure written protocols are actionable, logical, and ready for digital adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify workflow improvements and ensure realistic QA pairs that mirror everyday lab operations.
• Monitor and track protocol execution, providing feedback to ensure compliance with best practices in digital lab management.
• Champion quality assurance by identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for automation in lab processes.
• Serve as a key contributor to the development of scalable and reproducible lab data management strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven expertise with ELNs and LIMS, including workflow design and system configuration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly across diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail in the review and optimization of digital lab processes.
• Experience translating laboratory protocols into structured, digital formats with robust traceability.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance principles in R&D settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote, expert-driven team.
• Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing rubrics for laboratory or scientific operations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with automated data capture and digital transformation initiatives in laboratory environments.
• Previous experience as a reviewer or validator in a digital lab setting.