RandD Systems And Lab Operations Specialist

Experience: 1+ years

Job Type: Full-time (Contractual / Freelancing)

Location: Remote

Required Skills: Electronic lab notebooks (elns), Laboratory information management systems (lims), Workflow design, Quality assurance, Documentation, Digital lab process optimization, Analytical skills, Written communication, Verbal communication, Lab protocol translation, System configuration, Attention to detail, Attention to detail, Cross-functional collaboration, Lab data management, Process automation, Life sciences knowledge, Digital transformation and Rubric development and review

Join our team as a R&D Systems & Lab Operations Specialist and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital laboratory environments. In this expert-level, remote role, you will review, structure, and enhance rubrics to ensure lab protocols translate seamlessly into trackable, auditable workflows, supporting high-impact research and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and refine rubrics to validate the accuracy and usability of laboratory processes within electronic lab environments.
• Translate experimental protocols into structured workflows using Electronic Lab Notebooks (ELNs) and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Assess and enhance the clarity of documentation to ensure written protocols are actionable, logical, and ready for digital adoption.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify workflow improvements and ensure realistic QA pairs that mirror everyday lab operations.
• Monitor and track protocol execution, providing feedback to ensure compliance with best practices in digital lab management.
• Champion quality assurance by identifying gaps, inconsistencies, and opportunities for automation in lab processes.
• Serve as a key contributor to the development of scalable and reproducible lab data management strategies.
  
  

• Proven expertise with ELNs and LIMS, including workflow design and system configuration.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to convey complex information clearly across diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail in the review and optimization of digital lab processes.
• Experience translating laboratory protocols into structured, digital formats with robust traceability.
• Solid understanding of quality assurance principles in R&D settings.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a remote, expert-driven team.
• Demonstrated experience developing or reviewing rubrics for laboratory or scientific operations.
  
  

• Advanced degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related discipline.
• Familiarity with automated data capture and digital transformation initiatives in laboratory environments.
• Previous experience as a reviewer or validator in a digital lab setting.