LabWare LIMS Senior SME
Posted: 09/17/2026
Job Number: YkJQSFpyRUFkZmo5UjFGME9jQTY5QT09
Pay Rate: 80-90 Hourly USD
Job Description
Note:
At least, 1-4 years of hands-on experience in configuring, customizing, and administering LabWare LIMS version 8.0 or above in a regulated water and wastewater laboratory environment is required.
Job Summary
WSSC Water is seeking an experienced LabWare LIMS Senior Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the implementation and deployment of its new LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
The consultant will work closely with internal IT teams, laboratory personnel, and LabWare implementation partners to configure, customize, test, and successfully deploy the new LIMS solution. This role requires deep expertise in LabWare LIMS v8, particularly with the Contract Lab Template (CLT) and Enterprise Water Component Template (EWT) in regulated laboratory environments.
Key Responsibilities
• Configure, customize, and implement LabWare LIMS based on business and laboratory requirements.
• Lead the deployment and customization of the Contract Lab Template (CLT) and Enterprise Water Component Template (EWT).
• Integrate laboratory instruments with LabWare LIMS for automated data collection.
• Develop Crystal Reports, dashboards, and analytical reports.
• Configure quality management components including stability studies, quality control, and control charting.
• Support unit testing, system integration testing, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and production deployment.
• Troubleshoot technical issues throughout implementation and post-go-live.
• Create technical documentation and conduct knowledge transfer sessions for internal IT and LIMS administrators.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and laboratory best practices.
Required Qualifications
Education
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in: Computer Science, Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Or a related technical discipline
• LabWare Administration/Configuration Certifications are highly preferred.
Experience
• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and administering LabWare LIMS.
• Strong experience delivering full lifecycle LabWare LIMS implementations.
• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments.
• Water or wastewater laboratory experience is highly preferred.
Required Technical Skills
Candidates should have strong experience with:
LabWare LIMS v8 / Contract Lab Template (CLT) / Enterprise Water Component Template (EWT) / LIMS Basic Programming / Sample Scheduling / Standard & Reagent Inventory Manager / Instrument Integration (LabStation or similar middleware) / Crystal Reports / Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD) / Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) / Control Charting / Mobile Configuration / System Configuration & Customization / Testing & Production Deployment / Knowledge Transfer & Documentation
Preferred Experience
Water/Wastewater Laboratory implementations / Regulatory laboratory environments / End-to-end LabWare LIMS deployment / Production support / Laboratory automation / Laboratory workflow optimization
Consultant will be responsible for the following key tasks:
- System Configuration & Customization: Design, configure, and implement LabWare LIMS modules, ensuring alignment with business requirements and water/wastewater laboratory operational workflows.
- Template Implementation: Lead the hands-on deployment and customization of the Contract Lab Template (CLT) and Enterprise Water Component Template (EWT) to fit organizational workflows. Instrument &
- System Integration: Establish seamless integration between laboratory instrumentation and the LabWare LIMS to automate data capture.
- Report & Dashboard Development: Design, build, and maintain complex analytical reports and data visualization tools for laboratory stakeholders.
- Quality & Compliance Alignment: Configure quality management, stability, and control charting components to ensure adherence to strict regulatory standards applicable to the water and wastewater industry.
- Testing & Troubleshooting: Conduct thorough unit testing, support User Acceptance Testing (UAT), and resolve technical issues during the development and go-live phases.
- Knowledge Transfer: Provide documentation and technical handovers to the internal LIMS admin team and IT staff to ensure long-term system maintainability.