IT Solutions Architect (Chromatography)

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agro-science Contract Research Organization services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialized and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralized and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Chromatography System Architect designs, implements, and optimizes the hardware-software infrastructure for chromatography data systems (CDS) and analytical instruments. They bridge lab workflows with IT, ensuring scalable cloud/on-prem solutions for peak integration, data management, instrument connectivity, and regulatory compliance (e.g., EPA/FDA/GMP).  Experience building software solutions that support regulated laboratory workflows, with specific attention to GxP/GMP requirements is preferred.

Key Responsibilities:

System Design & Architecture: Develops architecture models for CDS, integrating chromatography hardware with software platforms. Defines solution frameworks for full stack components to support laboratory informatics platforms.

Data Processing & Algorithm Implementation: Collaborates with consultants and Developers to oversee  algorithms for peak integration, calibration, and quantitation, often leveraging cloud computing and AI/ML.

Instrument & IT Integration: Configures network-connected laboratory instruments (HPLC/UPLC/IC/GC/GCMS/LCMS) with LIMS and data warehouses.

Compliance & Validation: Assists in data integrity and compliance with regulatory standards (e.g., 21 CFR Part 11). Ensures architectural designs and system implementations align with GxP/GMP expectations for regulated laboratory environments.

Technical Leadership: Defines technical specifications, collaborates with software/hardware engineering teams, and troubleshoots complex system issues.

Performance Optimization: Optimizes system performance, scalability, and security.

Define reference architecture, integration patterns, and non-functional requirements.

Setup Development/Beta/Production Environments for successful rollouts

Approve/Get approval for major design decisions and ensure alignment with enterprise roadmaps.

Validate data flows, security posture, and platform choices.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

Domain Expertise: Deep knowledge of chromatography techniques (HPLC, GC) and data systems (e.g., Waters Empower, Chromeleon).

Technical Skills: Proficiency in programming languages (C#, C++, Typescript) and database technologies (SQL, NoSQL). (SQL, NoSQL). Demonstrated experience designing and implementing solution frameworks for .NET backend services, Web APIs, and Angular applications.

Cloud & Architecture: Experience with cloud platforms (Azure) and system architecture design.

Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Software Engineering, or related field.

Experience:

5 Years of proven experience in laboratory informatics, system integration, and software development for scientific equipment.

3 Years of experience as an architect in a mature organization with defined SDLC.

We support your development! Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Eurofins network of companies believes in strength and innovation through diversity. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!  We are well on our way to achieving our objective of carbon neutrality by 2025, through a combination of emission reduction and compensation initiatives. We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!