Job Description

Job Description
Senior Software Engineer LIMS

Experience:
3 5 Years Role: Senior Software Engineer LIMS Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with 3 5 years of experience in LIMS configuration and laboratory instrument integration, preferably with hands-on experience in WinLIMS. The role involves integrating laboratory instruments with WinLIMS by understanding instrument output mechanisms, developing data parsing and mapping logic, and configuring LIMS import and review workflows. The candidate will collaborate with laboratory chemists, ESI IT teams, and WinLIMS administrators to support the phased integration and rollout of approximately 32 laboratory instruments.

Key Responsibilities
Required Technical Skills
• Laboratory Instrument Discovery
• Identify and document instrument output methods, file formats, sample identification mechanisms, and software versions.
• Conduct technical assessments of laboratory instruments to determine integration requirements.
• Instrument Connectivity and Configuration
• Configure vendor software exports, including OpenLab, Syngistix, and tiamo.
• Set up edge data capture using LIVA mini PCs and Moxa serial-to-Ethernet devices.
• Establish communication between laboratory instruments and WinLIMS through file-based, serial, and network-based interfaces.
• Parser Development and Data Mapping
• Develop, configure, and maintain connector definitions and data parsers.
• Map instrument-generated results to appropriate WinLIMS tests, units of measurement, and sample types.
• Handle data formats such as CSV, XML/XSL, and fixed-format text files.
• WinLIMS Configuration
• Configure WinLIMS import definitions and related data integration settings.
• Set up intermediate and final sample types.




• Configure laboratory chemist review workflows to ensure accurate result processing.
• Testing and Validation
• Develop test scripts and execute interface testing using known laboratory samples.
• Validate data transfer, parsing accuracy, and result mapping.
• Maintain test documentation and validation evidence.
• Go-Live and Deployment Support
• Support phased instrument deployments, go-live activities, and post-deployment hypercare.
• Troubleshoot integration issues and coordinate with relevant technical and laboratory teams.
• Prepare technical documentation and handover materials to support the global rollout. Skill Area Required Skills LIMS Configuration WinLIMS or comparable LIMS platforms; sample types, tests, import definitions, XML/XSL imports Laboratory Instruments HPLC/IC, ICP-OES/MS, titration, TOC, CVS Instrument Software OpenLab, Syngistix, tiamo Data Parsing CSV, XML/XSL, fixed-format text files Scripting Python or similar scripting languages Communication Protocols RS-232 serial communication, TCP/IP, Windows file shares Hardware Connectivity Moxa NPort configuration and LIVA mini PC-based edge capture Database & Platform Basics SQL, Linux, and Docker fundamentals Testing & Documentation Interface testing, validation evidence, test scripts, and technical documentation Ideal Candidate Profile
• 3 5 years of experience in LIMS configuration, laboratory instrument integration, or related software integration roles.
• Hands-on experience with WinLIMS or a comparable LIMS platform.
• Strong understanding of laboratory instrument data formats, parsing, and result mapping.
• Exposure to instrument connectivity using serial and TCP/IP communication.
• Ability to work closely with laboratory users, IT teams, and LIMS administrators.
• Positive troubleshooting, documentation, and coordination skills.

📌 Senior Software Engineer – LIMS (India)
🏢 SWITS DIGITAL Private
📍 India