LIMS Master Data Specialist III

LIMS Master Data Specialist IIIBuild your future at Curia, where our work has the power to save lives.Curia is a global contract development and manufacturing organization with over 30 years of experience partnering with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to provide life-saving treatments to patients. At Curia, we are on a mission to advance our customers' therapies from curiosity to cure and ultimately to improve patients' lives.We proudly offer:Generous benefit optionsPaid training, vacation and holidaysCareer advancement opportunitiesEducation reimbursement401K program with matching contributionsLearning platformAnd more!To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Essential Job DutiesData Configuration: Create and revise master data elements in the LabVantage LIMS platform, including test methods, specifications, analytical procedures, sampling plans, product parameters, and instrument mapping.Data Governance & Quality: Enforce data integrity standards, version control, and data accuracy across all laboratory processes. Ensure compliance with global corporate policies and regulatory standards (e.g., FDA 21 CFR Part 11, cGMP, ISO 17025).Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with lab subject matter experts (SMEs) to gather business requirements and map existing workflows to system capabilities. Partner with IT System Admin to develop, test and implement new functionality.System Support & Troubleshooting: Serve as the first line of support for end-user issues, troubleshoot master data anomalies, and assist with data migration during system upgrades.

Support routine troubleshooting of data-related issues and escalate technical problems to System Admin or vendor as needed.Documentation: Own and update Master Data Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), data maps, and validation documentation associated with LIMS.Build and maintain test definitions, sampling plans, specifications, and stability protocols in LIMS, in collaboration with QC SMEs.Work closely with IT, QA, and QC leadership to test system settings, user roles, and permissions.Support internal and external regulatory audits and inspections by providing LIMS documentation and system access as required.Execute validation test scripts associated with LIMSWork with QC leadership to support ongoing LIMS improvements and upgradesEducation, experience, certification and licensures Required:Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related STEM field.Minimum of 2–5 years of experience in a GMP-regulated pharmaceutical or life sciences laboratory environment.Understanding of analytical testing and techniquesPreferred:Experience with LIMS as an end user and/or participation in an LIMS implementation.Knowledge, skills and abilities:Technical Skills: Experience with major LIMS platforms such as LabVantage (preferred), LabWare, or STARLIMS.Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical thinking, strong attention to detail, and excellent verbal/written communication skills to bridge technical and scientific teams.This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.Pay Range: $100,000-$125,000Education, experience, location and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.Curia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Curia is an E-Verify employer.