LIMS platform architecture & solution consultant

Belgium - Hoboken
Information Systems
Information Technology

Posted on 21-05-2024

About Umicore

Reducing harmful vehicle emissions. Giving new life to used metals. Powering the cars of the future. As a global materials and technology group, we apply our specialist knowledge to offer materials and solutions that are essential to everyday life. We aim to be a clear world leader in materials for clean mobility and recycling and have turned our sustainability approach into an even greater competitive advantage. With ambitions like this, imagine what you could do?

About our support services (Information Systems)

Umicore’s commitment to creating a sustainable future relies on innovation in all areas of business. As we keep pushing our boundaries and strive to set new industry standards, embracing advanced technologies has never been more essential. Digital technologies are constantly evolving and present new opportunities for us. As next generation corporate IT department, we design & deliver the digital foundation that powers the business in their ambitions.

About the LIMS team

Our LIMS team is part of the corporate IT department and acts as a center of excellence, responsible for the global LIMS Application platform, the delivery of new LIMS Solutions and day2day operational support, all in close cooperation with the BU Analytical labs, cross the globe.

Position Overview and Key Responsibilities.

Join us as a LIMS Business Consultant and Technical Architect.

As Technical Architect, you will ensure the performance and reliability of our LIMS platforms.  You have an in depth understanding of the LIMS Application landscape and initiate improvements to optimize system performance and reliability. You will oversee the delivery of technical LIMS support services, ensuring prompt and effective resolution of user issues and requests.

As Business Consultant and Application Expert, you will be in close contact with the BU lab responsible, and translate their requirements into technical solutions and configuration.  You will lead and execute small and medium size projects from functional requirements analysis to solution delivery. You will build and co-create solutions with our business units on top of a well-defined governance LIMS framework.

Who we are looking for: 

Technical Skills:

• Bachelor applied IT or master in information technology or computer science.
• Profound understanding of IT infrastructure components and architectures.
• Experience in technical support, incident management, and proactive maintenance activities.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in LIMS applications.
• Good understanding of Laboratory operations.
• Being ‘hands-on’ and eager to deep-dive into functional/technical issues and even to perform technical installations (cfr. connection to Lab instrument) during project implementations..

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to convey technical information effectively.
• Proven abilities to take initiative and be innovative.
• Analytical mindset and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues.
• Adaptability and resilience, thriving in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Mature, assertive and dynamic personality, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication, presentation and facilitation skills in English, additional language will be considered as an advantage .
• Willingness to travel internationally (EU, Asia, Canada): 30 to 40%.
• Good team player, being motivated and highly interested in LIMS functionalities.
• Ability to work independently when necessary, coping well with hybrid work model.

What we offer

We aim to lead the way. Not just for our customers, but for our employees too. That is why we strive to create a collaborative environment in which we can all succeed, and a culture through which we can all share ideas, develop our expertise and advance our careers. We engage in building an inclusive work culture that offers equal opportunities for all employees irrespective of their diverse backgrounds. As you would expect from a world-leading organization, we will also reward your contribution with a competitive salary and benefits. With all this and more, imagine what you could do?

If our pioneering approach can make us a leader in sustainability, IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD DO?