QC Laboratory Digital Systems Specialist (11-month contract)
📍 Location: Pfizer Grange Castle | On Premises
Job Purpose
We are looking for a QC Laboratory Digital Systems Specialist to support the modernization and robustness of laboratory systems at Grange Castle. This role will work closely with site stakeholders, vendors, and Digital partners to ensure operational effectiveness of critical laboratory systems. The specialist will also be responsible for maintenance processes, compliance, and timely recovery solutions, partnering with the Digital Site Services team.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and control laboratory equipment and instrumentation systems within QC labs.
- Perform periodic audit trail reviews, data backup management, and restoration testing.
- Oversee user access, roles, and permissions for laboratory workstations.
- Act as technical contact for the Equipment Validation Team (EVT) during validation activities.
- Define technical specifications and contribute to URS for new systems.
- Lead the resolution of technical issues, liaising with BT, EVT, System Owners, and Vendors.
- Partner with QC management to drive system compliance, availability, and robustness.
- Support continuous improvement and best practice initiatives to increase efficiency.
- Collaborate with global and site Digital teams to implement global solutions locally.
- Drive modernization of hardware, operating systems, and process integration.
- Ensure systems are aligned with correct network segments and VLAN requirements.
- Contribute to complex projects, managing timelines and deliverables.
- Monitor service delivery to labs and escalate critical issues as needed.
- Establish development, test, and production environments in collaboration with IT.
- Conduct risk analyses and impact assessments for system integrations.
- Implement and maintain data integrity tools, upgrades, and workstation inventory.
- Ensure system compliance with cGMP, regulations, and Pfizer standards.
- Produce regular reports on lab system health (backups, DR, PC status, user practices)
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field.
- Minimum 2 years of IT experience within the pharmaceutical or GMP manufacturing environment.
- Experience in Data Science field.
- Strong knowledge of IT engineering practices.
- Experience working in collaborative, cross-functional, and virtual teams.
- Strong facilitation, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to build trust, influence stakeholders, and drive results.
Technical Knowledge
- System Administration
- Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
- GMP, GLP, and regulatory compliance requirements
Work Location: On Premises