Project Role : Custom Software Engineer
Project Role Description : Develop custom software solutions to design, code, and enhance components across systems or applications. Use modern frameworks and agile practices to deliver scalable, high-performing solutions tailored to specific business needs.
Must have skills : Laboratory Information and Execution Systems
Good to have skills : NA
Minimum 7.5 year(s) of experience is required
Educational Qualification : 15 years full time education

Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Benchling ELN Developer with hands-on Benchling ELN expertise to drive system integrations, automation, and data lifecycle solutions supporting GxP-regulated pharmaceutical R&D operations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Architect and lead end-to-end Benchling ELN integrations with LIMS, EDC, and data warehouse systems in GxP-regulated pharma environments.
Design and govern entity schemas, assay schemas, and the Benchling registry to align with pharma data standards (IDMP, SEND, CDASH).
Develop and maintain automation workflows via the Benchling Apps Framework, REST API, and event-driven webhooks.
Build and own ETL pipelines connecting Benchling to platforms such as Snowflake, Databricks, or AWS S3.
Ensure all development meets 21 CFR Part 11 and GxP compliance requirements lead validation activities (IQ/OQ/PQ).
Partner with scientists, QA, and IT stakeholders to translate scientific workflows into robust, compliant technical solutions.
Define best practices, coding standards, and governance frameworks for the Benchling platform.
Mentor and guide junior developers serve as the internal Benchling SME across the organization.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
10+ years of software development experience, with 3+ years on Benchling ELN implementations in a pharma or biotech setting.
Expert-level Python proficiency, including the Benchling Python SDK and REST API development.
Deep knowledge of Benchling's data model: entities, notebooks, assay results, schema registry, and workflow configurations.
Proven experience delivering GxP-compliant systems under 21 CFR Part 11 and computer system validation (CSV) frameworks.
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and modern data pipeline tooling (Airflow, Prefect).
Strong SQL skills and experience with enterprise data warehouses (Snowflake, Redshift, or Databricks).
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a cross-functional pharma R&D environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience with LIMS platforms (e.g., LabVantage, STARLIMS, or Veeva Vault) and ELN-LIMS integration patterns.
Familiarity with IDMP, structured data standards, and regulatory submission data packages.
Knowledge of bioinformatics data types: sequences, molecular constructs, or compound registration workflows.
Benchling administrator certification or equivalent platform expertise.
Experience supporting IND/NDA/BLA submissions with lab data traceability and audit trail requirements.