R&D IT Systems Analyst

In this role, you will have an opportunity to help a fast-growing life sciences organization build a robust R&D IT applications portfolio.  This is a high impact, high visibility role!  You will form close partnerships with many departments across the company and immediately have influence on not only the applications but also business processes, operational efficiency, and vendor management.

You will be immersed in a fast paced, collaborative environment which values its employees and prides itself on its unique culture.  As a hands-on leader, you will have the opportunity to learn many different facets of a small to mid-size life sciences company as well as work with some extremely talented teams.

You may be the right fit if you are interested in helping to build a growing organization, work as a team with colleagues in a collegial way and enjoy business analysis, project management and continuous improvement.  If you have an ear to the ground on compliance and risk, those interests will also serve you well.  Candidates who are curious and consider themselves “life learners” will thrive at Scholar Rock.  While technical aptitude is appreciated, we deeply value soft skills such as creativity, interpersonal, written and communication skills. This role reports to the Associate Director of R&D IT but will work with ALL departments across the organization.

Position Responsibilities:

• • • Engage Business System and IT System Owners for all lab applications such as Chromatography Data Systems (Empower), Unicorn,LIMS, ELN, and other similarly classified applications for support, upgrades Configurations etc.
    • Lead system configuration and assist with server-based system configuration and general IT duties as needed.

• • Provide technical expertise for the support of existing systems, escalating, and coordinating resolution with the vendor when required.

Candidate Requirements:

• • A minimum of 8 years of industry work experience is required with 5 years of practical work experience as a systems analyst with experience in a life sciences organization.
  • Strong core IT fundamentals background with a focus in PC / lab instrument integration
  • Experience with GxP concepts relating to Computer Systems Validation a plus.
  • Familiarity or experience with laboratory data management platforms such as ELN and results & analysis platforms such as LIMS
  • A knowledge of Laboratory Systems requirements and configuration definition.
  • An ability to support critical Lab Applications such as Waters-Empower, Unicorn, ELN and LIMS, etc.
  • Familiarity with of lifecycle of lab GxP computerized systems.
  • Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve problems and the ability to effectively apply a broad range of professional concepts, practices, and methods in moderately complex and diverse circumstances are required.
  • The ability to effectively assess end-user issues, demonstrating the ability to resolve and integrate solutions.
  • The ability to understand and evaluate organization-wide impacts of application changes.
  • The ability to lead projects from implementation to long-term maintenance.
  • Familiarity with instrument Automation, a plus
  • Experience with client/server architecture, general networking concepts, office, and desktop applications: Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook SmartSheet, etc.
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present ideas in a clear succinct manner, both verbally and in writing are required. Must be able to work independently and efficiently on concurrent initiatives.

Scholar Rock is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.