Lab Systems Application Developer

About Us:

RCH Solutions is an established and rapidly growing global provider of computational science expertise within Life Sciences and Healthcare. At RCH Solutions, our team rallies around a culture crafted for learning and achieving. We are relentless in our pursuit for innovation and demanding of ourselves to deliver a ground-breaking computing experience for our clients, so that they can deliver life-saving science to humanity.

Core Values
At RCH, our Core Values are more than just words—they represent the threads that weave together the fabric of our culture. Used as a guide when interviewing new team members; as a barometer when evaluating our performance as individuals and teams, and even when deciding which customers to work with, RCH’s Values embody the behaviors upon which we measure our success and create a framework for our growth as people and professionals.

Our Core Values:

• Embrace Excellence: We strive for best in class delivery of innovation and service.
• Be Accountable: Integrity, ownership and accountability are non negotiables.
• Adventure Together: We are committed to fostering a culture that embraces continuous improvement.
• Succeed as a Team: We believe harnessing the power of a team drives outcomes not achievable by individuals.
• Boundaries and Balance: Work-life balance is a core facet of our culture.

If you share in our core values, then we encourage you to continue reading this posting as you may have found a great home for your career.

Job Description:

RCH Solutions is seeking a Lab Systems Application Developer who will be instrumental with the laboratory systems and application development skills to learn the Analytical Chemistry HPLC Automation system. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the planning, design, implementation, testing, and support for the Analytical Chemistry HPLC Automation system. This in the lab role, involves learning the existing system and developing and performing testing as part of IT Windows 10 security patching service and Windows 10/11 version upgrades.  

Role and Responsibilities:

The role requires experience with and an ability to quickly learn the functions of a suite of custom developed applications that provide scheduling, run updates, and analysis of walk-up/on-demand sample analysis in Analytical Chemistry. Lab systems involved include Waters mass-spec and Agilent HPLC systems. The role requires a balance of IT application development, testing, and project management skills. The Lab Analyst will coordinate testing with IT efforts to patch and upgrade the lab systems. This will include developing a testing environment, authoring, and performing test scripts, making fixes to the application, and signing-off on the use of the systems in the production environment after patching and upgrades.

• This will include planning and performing application testing as part of an upcoming Microsoft security patching (~40 systems) and 20H2 upgrades (2 systems).
• The HPLC Automation system interfaces with Waters and Agilent HPLC and MS systems.
• This is during the planning phase with Analytical Chemistry for the patch and upgrade effort.
• Ultimately this individual will lead the overall effort and take on lifecycle ownership of the HPLC Automation system.

Qualifications:

• Ideal candidate has worked in an R&D lab as a scientist or as a technician for a lab system vendor, with hands-on experience and looking to work with IT groups.
• Experience with lab systems and automation technologies like automated test scripting, MassLynx and OpenLab. 
• Experience with Microsoft Azure tools to manage code and related lifecycle processes.
• Experience with software testing scenarios and supporting tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, including a variety of business and technical audiences.
• Understanding of IT application architectures, SDLC, security, and data management processes.
• Work directly with lab scientists and IT partners to understand challenges, collect requirements, and deliver tested HPLC Automation applications.
• Coordinate testing activities with projects to perform Microsoft security patches and Windows10 & 11 upgrades.
• Author and perform test scripts.
• Lead resolution to problems found when testing.
• Operate within a culture of innovation, performance, and compliance.
• Laboratory Skills
• Application Development (VB Programmer)
• Windows Administration
• Linux Administration
• Project management between engineering and scientific teams
• Strong presentation to leadership teams
• Strong communication is a must in a fast paced environment while multi-tasking

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline or equivalent degree plus experience

Additional Information

Great talent should benefit from a great work environment. If you join our team, you’ll have access to:

• A competitive salary and bonus package based on experience
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-provided Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Company-sponsored 401(k) Plan
• Company-provided continuing education benefit
• Team-focused culture and unlimited opportunity for advancement

NOTE:
**This role requires the candidate to be onsite daily at our client facility in Wilmington, DE

**Candidates must not require sponsorship now or in the future.