Element has an opportunity for a LIMS Development Lead to join our growing technology team. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for delivering high-quality LIMS solutions while leading and developing a team of engineers supporting our laboratory systems.
As a working manager, you will actively contribute to development efforts while providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and oversight of both internal and contract developers. You will play a key role in building scalable, modern LIMS solutions leveraging a mix of full-stack development and low-code/no-code platforms, with a strong focus on the Microsoft ecosystem.
This role partners closely with Product, IT, and laboratory stakeholders to ensure solutions are scalable, compliant, and aligned to operational needs.
This is a hybrid role: 3 days in our Blue Ash location & 2 days remote
Please note: Sponsorship is not offered for this opportunity.
Technical Delivery
- Design, develop, configure, and support LIMS solutions and system integrations
- Contribute hands-on development across:
- Custom/full-stack development
- Low-code/no-code platforms (e.g., PowerApps)
- Lead technical design decisions and collaborate on solution architecture with Product, BA, and Architecture teams
- Develop integrations between LIMS and enterprise systems (ERP, CRM, data platforms)
- Ensure high standards for code quality, performance, security, and maintainability
- Support troubleshooting, incident resolution, and production support as needed
Development Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of LIMS developers, balancing priorities and workload
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and ongoing performance feedback
- Conduct 1:1s, performance reviews, and career development planning
- Establish and enforce development standards, best practices, and governance
- Support Agile delivery including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and execution
- Partner with Product Owners, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to ensure successful delivery
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 8+ years of application development experience
- 3–5 years of experience leading or managing development teams
- Proven experience as a working manager balancing hands-on development with team leadership
- Experience delivering solutions using both full-stack and low-code/no-code platforms
- Strong background supporting custom or operational systems (LIMS or similar)
- Experience working in Agile or hybrid delivery environments
- Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience with LIMS platforms or laboratory systems
- Hands-on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including:
- PowerApps
- Power Automate
- Dataverse
- Power BI
- Working knowledge of Azure services and Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
- Experience integrating LIMS with ERP, CRM, or enterprise data platforms
- Experience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments
- Familiarity with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and modern application architectures
Pay: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
