Purpose of your Job

As a Lab IT Specialist, you will ensure that Coriolis’ laboratory IT systems run smoothly, reliably, and in compliance with all quality standards.
This role is central to maintaining seamless lab IT workflows, managing infrastructure, performing on-site technical support, and overseeing system setup, maintenance, and qualification. You’ll act as the key link between scientists, lab technicians, IT infrastructure colleagues, and software vendors, helping to optimize processes and keep laboratory operations running efficiently. Additionally, you will contribute to data integrity, compliance, and the continuous improvement of our technological laboratory environment.

Your Responsibility

Provide maintenance and technical support for laboratory IT systems and equipment to ensure functionality and reliability.
Manage lab IT systems during their entire lifecycle in accordance to applicable quality standards also including GxP standards.
Monitor and maintain lab IT systems to detect and resolve issues early.
Perform maintenance (e.g., patching, updates, etc.) on lab IT systems to minimize downtime and maximize performance.
Perform system configurations and troubleshooting in cooperation with analytical system owner (scientist), infrastructure IT unit and software vendors.
Manage the relationships to lab IT vendors and ensure effective communication and collaboration for support and issue resolution.
Drive GxP compliant system validation and documentation together with IT and GxP specialists.
Participate in audits, inspections, and CAPAs related to lab IT.
Assist in managing and resolving incidents related to lab IT to minimize downtime and disruptions.
Document incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Work closely with lab technicians and scientists to ensure proper use of laboratory systems. This includes set-up of backup routines, disaster recovery plans, user management, audit trail implementation and all measures to secure lab data integrity.
Take over application ownership for (virtual) servers and other IT infrastructure components.
Maintain personal GMP Qualification through trainings.
Interface to Coriolis LIMS/ELN team.

What you need to succeed

University degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Bioinformatics, or a related field
Certification in CSV, GxP compliance and/or LIMS is beneficial
3-5 years of experience in technical support and maintenance of laboratory systems and equipment
Knowledge of lab IT lifecycle management and preventive maintenance
Strong skills in providing on-site technical support and resolving IT-related issues
Good understanding of IT infrastructure components and experience with computer system validation
Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues in laboratory systems
Familiarity with IT security, user access control, audit trail handling and data integrity requirements
Experience with LINUX and Windows operating systems as well as database setup and management
Strong communication and training skills, especially with non-technical lab users
Fluency in German and English (both written and spoken)
High sense of responsibility, accuracy, and compliance awareness
Team-oriented mindset with the ability to work in a cross-functional setting and collaborate effectively with lab technicians and scientists
Strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills
Availability to work on site in Martinsried

Lab IT Specialist (f/m/d)