Senior Specialist, Lab IT & Systems Support
Verdi, CA
Date Posted:21-Aug-2026
Work Type:On-Site
Job Number:495705
Job Description
Title: Senior Specialist, Lab IT & Systems Support
Duration: 17 months
Location: Foster City, CA 94404 (Onsite)
Description:
The Senior Specialist, Laboratory IT & Systems Support serves as the primary operational liaison between Technical Development laboratories and Information Technology partners. The role is responsible for supporting laboratory computing environments, instrument-connected systems, laboratory software deployment, infrastructure coordination, and end-user support activities that enable scientific operations. The position partners closely with Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Information Services (LIS), Digital & Data, instrument vendors, Facilities, Quality, and scientific organizations to ensure laboratory technology remains compliant, secure, operational, and aligned to business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
Duration: 17 months
Location: Foster City, CA 94404 (Onsite)
Description:
The Senior Specialist, Laboratory IT & Systems Support serves as the primary operational liaison between Technical Development laboratories and Information Technology partners. The role is responsible for supporting laboratory computing environments, instrument-connected systems, laboratory software deployment, infrastructure coordination, and end-user support activities that enable scientific operations. The position partners closely with Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Information Services (LIS), Digital & Data, instrument vendors, Facilities, Quality, and scientific organizations to ensure laboratory technology remains compliant, secure, operational, and aligned to business needs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Manage lifecycle activities for laboratory computers and instrument-connected workstations.
- Coordinate new computer deployments, replacements, upgrades, and retirement activities.
- Maintain CMDB records and laboratory technology inventories.
- Coordinate operating system, security patching, and compliance activities.
- Support laboratory instrument software, vendor applications, and connectivity requirements.
- Troubleshoot hardware, software, network, and technology issues impacting laboratory operations.
- Coordinate network port activations and infrastructure requests for instruments and laboratory equipment.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for laboratory technology support requests.
- Partner with IT, LIS, Digital & Data, Facilities, Quality, and instrument vendors to resolve issues and deliver solutions.
- Support laboratory expansions, relocations, renovations, and startup activities.
- Lead or support laboratory technology projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Develop and maintain operational documentation, standards, and support procedures.
- Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Engineering, or Computer Science
- Minimum 5 years of experience supporting laboratory computing environments, laboratory systems, or scientific instrumentation.
- Experience supporting research, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, or regulated laboratory environments.
- Experience coordinating with instrument vendors and enterprise IT organizations.
- Strong troubleshooting, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management experience.
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $70.00/hr – $76.00/hr.