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Lab Systems Support Specialist

TekWissen LLC

Job Location:

North Chicago, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 30 June 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 27 September 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. This Client is mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that address complex health issues and enhance peoples lives.

Position: Lab Systems Support Specialist
Location: North Chicago IL 60064
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite

Position Summary

The IT / Lab Systems Support Specialist is responsible for supporting business systems end user needs and laboratory technology environments across QC and related functions.
This role focuses primarily on IT support for instrument-connected systems workstation management troubleshooting access administration and application support.
A secondary focus is providing compliant support for GxP lab systems including data integrity risk assessments audit trail review and system lifecycle activities.
The role partners closely with QC stakeholders lab users global support teams and vendors to ensure reliable operation of laboratory and business-critical systems.

Key Responsibilities

IT Responsibilities

Support daily operations for lab and business systems including incident tickets and service catalog requests.
Troubleshoot scientific applications Windows operating systems PC hardware instrument-connected PCs and network connectivity issues.
Support workstation setup deployment replacement and maintenance in coordination with desktop operations.
Maintain and support backup solutions including Acronis and NuGenesis backup configurations.
Manage and track workstations connected instruments applications and IP addresses.
Support instrument integration activities including connectivity testing firmware updates NIC installation and onboarding of instruments into lab systems.
Coordinate with vendors and internal support teams to resolve technical issues and maintain reliable system performance.
Raise and track network support requests for port enablement connectivity and security-related changes.
Maintain documentation and trackers related to assets applications and support activities.

GxP/Lab Systems Responsibilities

Support GxP lab systems and related compliance activities.
Perform or assist with data integrity risk assessments audit trail reviews and periodic review of documents and system controls.
Support creation and maintenance of documents for new assets including data integrity documentation and business assessment records.
Assist with access request processes and annual account recertification activities.
Contribute to qualification and validation support activities for lab instruments and systems.
Support audit responses and provide documentation as needed for compliance inquiries.
Assist with business process and operating procedure writing where system control guidance is required.
Help ensure systems and support activities align with applicable GxP data integrity and compliance expectations.

Collaboration and Communication

Work closely with QC management lab stakeholders data governance teams and cross-functional partners.
Participate in regular support and planning meetings with internal teams and business users.
Coordinate across sites and with global colleagues when support or implementation requires broader alignment.
Communicate clearly with users vendors and technical teams to resolve issues efficiently.

Qualifications

4 7 years of experience in IT support business systems analysis laboratory systems or a related technical environment.
Strong understanding of end-user support system troubleshooting and technical documentation.
Familiarity with GxP environments data integrity principles audit trail review and risk assessment concepts.
Experience supporting lab instruments instrument-connected PCs or scientific applications is strongly preferred.
Strong communication problem-solving and technical writing skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally in a regulated environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Skills

Experience with laboratory systems such as LabX Empower NuGenesis Acronis or similar platforms.
Knowledge of IT infrastructure concepts such as network connectivity workstation deployment and account security.
Experience supporting regulated lab environments and participating in compliance-related activities.
Vendor management and coordination experience.

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