LIMS Validation Test Lead

Cognizant

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Work type
Remote
Location
Titusville, NJ
Salary
$70,000–$123,500 / yr
Posted
3 days ago
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Cognizant is a multinational IT services and consulting company offering digital transformation, technology, and business process services. It serves clients across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and other industries worldwide.

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TL;DR · LIMS Validation Test Lead

The LIMS Validation Test Lead serves as the testing and validation authority for cloud-based LIMS implementations in regulated life sciences environments. This role involves defining risk-based testing strategies, evaluating vendor validation packages, and leading both onshore and offshore test teams. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing test plans, creating UAT and regression scripts, managing the defect lifecycle, and ensuring all deliverables are audit-ready. The position requires hands-on expertise with Benchling, JIRA, and the Xray plugin, while also involving Robot Framework for automation and GenAI tools for efficiency. The work focuses on ensuring compliance with GxP SaaS validation, GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA++ principles to maintain data integrity and regulatory alignment across complex laboratory workflows and integrations.

What you'll do

  • Develop and document risk-based testing strategies for Benchling Validated Cloud implementations and enhancements.
  • Analyze and validate vendor-supplied validation packages to identify gaps and recommend remediation.
  • Create UAT, functional, integration, and regression test scripts tailored to Benchling workflows.
  • Oversee the defect lifecycle using JIRA, including logging, triage, root cause analysis, and closure.
  • Ensure all test artifacts align with GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA++ principles.
  • Coordinate and lead offshore testing teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on validation activities.
  • Prepare and review validation deliverables including traceability matrices and IQ/OQ/PQ evidence packages.
  • Act as the primary client-facing contact for test status, risks, and remediation.

What we're looking for

  • 8+ years of experience with 4-5 years as a LIMS Test Lead (preferred).
  • 3 years of experience in the GxP SaaS space (minimum).
  • Hands-on experience with GxP SaaS validation in regulated life sciences environments.
  • Experience with Benchling LIMS (preferred) or similar platforms like Signals, BIOVIA, or LabVantage.
  • Hands-on expertise with JIRA and the Xray plugin for test case management and traceability.
  • Knowledge of GAMP 5, 21 CFR Part 11, EU Annex 11, and ALCOA++ principles.
  • Experience leading onshore and offshore test teams and serving as a primary client-facing contact.
  • Ability to work from a remote location within the United States.

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