M42
LIMS Specialist
- Permanent
- Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
- Experience 5 - 10 yrs
Job expiry date: 16/05/2026
Job overview
Date posted
01/04/2026
Location
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Salary
AED 20,000 - 30,000 per month
Compensation
Comprehensive package
Experience
5 - 10 yrs
Seniority
Experienced
Qualification
Bachelors degree
Expiration date
16/05/2026
Job description
The LIMS Specialist within M42’s Environmental Sciences (EVS) business unit is responsible for the daily administration, development, and support of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) supporting predictive wastewater surveillance, advanced industrial testing, and comprehensive environmental tracking and reporting initiatives. The role focuses on leading the development of LIMS functionality, implementing laboratory workflows, and ensuring regulatory compliance while acting as the primary liaison between IT and service users. The specialist manages complex laboratory master data including assays, specifications, and test plans, while maintaining system validation and compliance with ISO 17025 requirements and the Laboratory quality management system. Responsibilities include creating and optimizing SQL queries against databases to improve system performance, developing professional laboratory reports using SAP Crystal Reports, and providing first-level diagnostics for LIMS-related incidents. The position also involves coordinating with IT teams, supporting audits and inspections, owning standard operating procedures (SOPs), and delivering LIMS training programs. The role supports M42’s integrated health solutions platform leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), genomics, predictive analytics, and environmental intelligence to provide precise, preventive, and predictive care while reinforcing environmental stewardship and public health initiatives.
Required skills
Key responsibilities
- Lead the implementation and configuration of laboratory workflows within LabWare LIMS by designing, developing, testing, and deploying system enhancements, managing laboratory master data structures, configuring assays, specifications, and test plans, and ensuring system alignment with laboratory operational requirements while maintaining compliance with ISO 17025 and Laboratory quality management system standards
- Develop and optimize SQL queries and database management processes to improve system performance, data integrity, and reporting accuracy, while troubleshooting database issues, performing data validation, and supporting data migration and integration across Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
- Create, design, and maintain professional laboratory reports using SAP Crystal Reports, ensuring accurate formatting, data extraction, and compliance with regulatory requirements while collaborating with laboratory stakeholders to define reporting specifications and implement report enhancements
- Provide first-level diagnostics and troubleshooting of LIMS-related incidents, analyze root causes, resolve system issues in collaboration with IT teams, escalate complex problems to the Global LIMS Team, and track recurring issues for continuous system improvements
- Act as the primary liaison between IT teams and laboratory service users for system implementation, maintenance, and upgrades, gather business requirements, translate laboratory needs into technical solutions, and coordinate change management activities within LabWare LIMS environments
- Maintain the system in a validated state by developing, updating, and owning standard operating procedures (SOPs), supporting audits and inspections, ensuring documentation accuracy, and providing necessary data and information to regulatory and quality stakeholders
- Coordinate and deliver LIMS training programs for new and existing staff, develop training materials, conduct system demonstrations, support user onboarding, and ensure adoption of new LIMS functionalities across laboratories
- Participate in Health and Safety initiatives, conduct risk assessments within the area of responsibility, support compliance with laboratory safety policies, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives related to Environmental Sciences (EVS) laboratory operations
Experience & skills
- Demonstrate a minimum of 5 years of experience working with LabWare LIMS including configuration, administration, instrument interfaces, advanced functionalities, and laboratory workflow development within Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) environments
- Possess expert knowledge of LabWare LIMS, LabWare Lab Station, and LabWare Web APIs, including system configuration, integration, customization, and maintenance within complex laboratory environments
- Exhibit strong proficiency in SQL queries and database management, including query optimization, data validation, system performance tuning, and database troubleshooting within LIMS platforms
- Demonstrate hands-on experience with SAP Crystal Reports including report development, customization, formatting, and integration with laboratory databases and LIMS systems
- Maintain knowledge and practical experience working with ISO 17025 standards, Laboratory quality management system frameworks, system validation processes, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and regulatory compliance requirements
- Possess Bachelor's degree in engineering or an equivalent field with demonstrated experience supporting laboratory operations, environmental sciences workflows, and laboratory data management systems
- Show adaptability and willingness to learn and contribute to other LIMS applications used by different laboratories within the organization while supporting system upgrades, enhancements, and cross-functional implementations
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, support system implementation and maintenance, provide technical troubleshooting, and collaborate with IT teams and laboratory stakeholders within time constraints and limited supervision