Systems Administrator - Laboratory Information Systems

As we continue to expand, we are looking for a skilled Systems Administrator who can maintain and strengthen the digital backbone of our laboratory operations., We are seeking an experienced Systems Administrator with laboratory informatics expertise to support and maintain our technology infrastructure and laboratory information systems.

This is a hands-on technical role responsible for ensuring seamless data flow from analytical instruments to final client reporting. You will administer LIMS, manage instrument integration, develop custom reports, maintain cybersecurity compliance, and support overall IT operations in a fast-growing contract testing laboratory.

This role is primarily hands-on technical execution with opportunities to contribute to process improvement., Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS) Administration

· Build, administer, and optimize our LIMS platform for sample tracking, workflow automation, and data management

· Configure modules for sample login, chain of custody, testing workflows, results review, and COA generation

· Integrate LIMS with ERP, CRM, and billing systems

· Maintain system validation and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, and related standards

Instrument Integration & Data Integrity

· Manage bidirectional data transfer between analytical instruments (HPLC, GC-MS, ICP-MS, LC-MS/MS, FTIR, microbiological systems) and LIMS

· Maintain chromatography data systems and middleware (MassHunter, OpenLab, etc.)

· Troubleshoot connectivity and optimize analytical data workflows

· Ensure ALCOA+ data integrity throughout the testing lifecycle

Custom Reporting & Development

· Design and develop custom Certificates of Analysis (COAs) and client-specific reports

· Build automated reporting and dashboards using SQL, Python, C#, Crystal Reports, or similar tools

· Create scalable reporting templates to accommodate diverse matrices and regulatory requirements

Cybersecurity & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure compliance with 21 CFR Part 11 and electronic records/signatures requirements

· Manage user permissions, audit trails, and disaster recovery systems

· Conduct routine security audits and maintain robust data protection protocols

IT Operations & Support

· Maintain network infrastructure, servers, workstations, and system performance

· Collaborate with laboratory staff and management to align IT systems with operational needs

· Coordinate with vendors and support IT procurement processes

Systems Improvement & Innovation

· Contribute to IT improvements that support accreditation, automation, and laboratory expansion

Do you have experience in Systems integration?, Do you have a Bachelor’s degree?, Required

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Chemistry, or related field (or equivalent experience)

· 3+ years of IT experience in a systems administration or laboratory informatics role

· Hands-on LIMS implementation and administration experience

· Strong programming/report development skills (SQL required; Python, C#, VBA, or similar preferred)

· Experience integrating analytical instruments and chromatography data systems

· Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025, FDA/GMP environments, and data integrity principles

Preferred

· Experience in contract testing, food, or dietary supplement laboratories

· Familiarity with HPLC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS, ICP-MS, and microbiological testing workflows

· Experience with laboratory automation and robotics

· ITIL, PMP, or laboratory informatics certifications

Pulled from the full job description

• Referral program
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance, · Competitive salary

· 401(k) with company match

· Health, dental, and vision insurance

· HSA and FSA options

· Life insurance

· Paid time off

· Professional development support

· Flexible scheduling options

· Referral program

Work Environment

This position is based on-site at our research facility in Kannapolis, NC, supporting direct instrument connectivity and laboratory operations.

Why Join Beaconpoint?

At Beaconpoint Labs, IT is not a support function - it is a strategic pillar of scientific credibility and growth.

You will play a central role in shaping the informatics infrastructure that enables defensible testing, scalable operations, and long-term expansion.

If you are passionate about laboratory systems, data integrity, and building infrastructure the right way from the ground up, we would like to speak with you.

Pay: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

About Beaconpoint Labs:

Beaconpoint Labs was built out of necessity.

Originally created to support its sister company, WISEcode, Beaconpoint was founded to deliver a level of testing breadth, speed, and transparency that did not exist in the marketplace. Rather than accept fragmented systems and inconsistent data, we built a purpose-designed laboratory from the ground up - investing in high-end analytical instrumentation, rigorous method development, and an elite scientific team.

Today, Beaconpoint serves leading food and supplement brands that require complex, high-value testing with defensible, transparent results. Our structure brings method development, execution, and accountability under one roof - enabling clear ownership, direct communication, and scalable growth.