Lab System Support Specialist; Hybrid

Job description

• In-depth knowledge of GxP operations as it relates to the FDA’s CFR 21 Part 11 requirements and well as Good Documentation Practices (GDP)
• Build, Install, Configure, Manage, and Administer Lab/Manufacturing computer systems in a regulated GMP environment.
• Good understanding of Windows Desktop OS support tasks and ability to set up brand new systems.
• Knowledge of simple AD account management and network connectivity requirements
• System imaging software experience and ability to learn new in-house methods.
• Providing direct support to end-users ranging from Tier 1 - 2 type issues.
• Remote support for a third location (Boston)
• Vendor support and account provisioning
• Work with vendor’s tech support teams to resolve application errors as needed. Command of IT ticketing system use, with timely work note updated and effective workload management.
• Dedicated support for the robotics PCD automation initiative - fault finding, coordination for new equipment setup, equipment moves
• Respond to IT support requests to address operational issues with enterprise and quality applications.
• Meet with internal clients and stakeholders to diagnose software and middleware issues.
• Proactively monitor and identif
  
  Y trends and behaviors in systems support and address the findings or elevate to other IT team resources.
• Able to follow other specific troubleshooting steps and continuously update and create additional knowledge articles.
• In depth knowledge of Microsoft O365 applications and other productivity applications such as Adobe Acrobat
• Collaborating across business groups and sites to ensure global consistency.
• Continue to develop an understanding of the business processes and all applicable procedures.
• Contribute to timely and accurate communications with other parts of the organization regarding IT projects, timelines, and compliance
• Oversee and support managed services staff with the installation/configuration of regulated Lab/Manufacturing GMP systems.
• Serve as the System Owner/Manager and perform administrative tasks on QC/Manufacturing instruments/systems such as user additions, removal, method/assay updates.
• Partner with local QA/QE to evaluate and test new upgrades/patches to Operating Systems/applications and write install instruction for Lab/MFG managed services support personnel
• Participate in process re-engineering workshops with business and IT stakeholders.
• Perform impact assessment on changing product capabilities, including impact to integrated (boundary) systems.
• Review/develop SOPs related to administration and installation of applications used in the lab/manufacturing environments.
• Enterprise system administration and monitoring tools such as Tanium, Eracent, Acronis, Service Now, Beyond Trust

Applications will be accepted until March 23, 2026

The annual salary for this position is between $ 80,000 - $ 120,000 depending on experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

This position is also eligible for Cognizant’s discretionary annual incentive program, based on performance and subject to the terms of Cognizant’s applicable plans.

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• Paid holidays plus Paid Time Off
• 401(k) plan and contributions
• Long-term/Short-term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Disclaimer:
The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Cognizant reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.