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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Analyst - Manufacturing IT - **Company:** Acorda Therapeutics - **Location:** Chelsea, MA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Information Systems, Relational Databases, Microsoft Dynamics GP, Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Inventory Management Software, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Visio, Oracle (Applications), Systems Development Life Cycle, Standard Sql, Software Engineering, SQL Databases, GXP - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.wayup.com/i-j-acorda-therapeutics-094822725919180/ ## About the Role + Bachelor's Degree in a related technical field required + Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with computer system implementation and support in a regulated Manufacturing environment required. + Strong technical background in Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS), Structured Query Language (SQL), ERP Systems, and application development required. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None QUALIFICATIONS: + Background in Manufacturing, Laboratory, Quality and/or Engineering Systems to include but not limited to: o Inventory Management Systems (Great Plains) o Barcode Labeling Systems o Electronic Laboratory Notebook Systems (Biovia) o Waters Laboratory Systems (Empower) o Agilent Laboratory Systems (UV/Vis) o Security Systems (Badge and Camera) o Building Management Systems (Schneider BMS) o SCADA (Rockwell) + Experience with Validation procedures and proper GxP documentation practices + Experienced working in a project team / project based environment + Technical background in Oracle, SQL, and application development/deployment + Working knowledge of SOPs, cGxP and project methodologies COMPUTER SKILLS: + Must be proficient in MS Office Suite, including Visio. + Must be proficient in SQL and Manufacturing Execution Systems. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: + A PMP certification is preferred. OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES: + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Ability to multi-task, adjust priorities and work autonomously. + Exhibits superior customer service skills. + Demonstrates attention to detail. + Ability to perform duties independently and in teams effectively in a highly dynamic fast-paced environment. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. + Some weekends or holidays may be required. Position requires being accessible via company issued mobile device. + Must be able to move hardware devices among communications and server racks (lift up to 20 lbs.). + This position requires minimal travel; average travel for this position is 5% -10% with some variation based upon the demands of the business imperatives. ## Description The Systems Analyst - Manufacturing IT is responsible for the translation of business problems and requirements into an information system solution following an accepted project methodology. Within this responsibility falls the analysis of an information system's requirements, design specification, project life cycle planning, project implementation, support, and resource utilization. These activities must comply with the company's validation guidelines to attain/maintain a regulatory compliant state. The Systems Analyst - Manufacturing IT is responsible for communicating across various teams internal and external to IT. This individual is also responsible for maintaining compliance requirements and adhering to company's SOPs, policies and assuring that all duties are performed in accordance with company's principles and values. _*_ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. + Assists the Senior Manager - Infrastructure and Operations, IT in the daily support of all production Manufacturing/Engineering/QA/QC systems. + Recommends information system solutions of business problems leading to enhancement of existing systems, creation of new applications, or purchases of solutions from third parties. + Responsible for the creation, throughput, and follow up of all SDLC documentation for related projects. + Responsible for the creation, approval, and accurate execution of project installation, operational and performance qualification testing for related projects. This includes the generation, review and execution of change control procedures maintaining a regulatory compliant environment. + Acts as liaison between Chelsea and Waltham location business groups and IT to translate business needs into IT action items. + Represents the Senior Manager - Infrastructure and Operations, IT in his/her absence + Performs other related assignments and duties as required and assigned. + Potential multi shift support in a 24 x 7 Manufacturing environment. ## Related Videos - [Blueprints for Success: Steering a Global Data & AI Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1577-blueprints-for-success-steering-a-global-data-ai-architecture) - [Remote Driving on Plant Grounds with State-of-the-Art Cloud Technologies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/251-remote-driving-on-plant-grounds-with-state-of-the-art-cloud-technologies) - [How building an industry DBMS differs from building a research one](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/768-how-building-an-industry-dbms-differs-from-building-a-research-one) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Crypto-secure Data Management with In-Database Blockchain](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/632-crypto-secure-data-management-with-in-database-blockchain) - [Analytics in the Age of Agentic AI: A tour of ClickHouse and Langfuse](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100240-analytics-in-the-age-of-agentic-ai-a-tour-of-clickhouse-and-langfuse) ## Related Articles - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Data Analyst Salary in the UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/278-data-analyst-salary-in-the-uk) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [The Most Popular IT Jobs on the Market](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/376-the-most-popular-it-jobs-on-the-market) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager)