STARLIMS Developer

Careers for the Driven

Valvoline has a rewarding opportunity as a STARLIMS Developer. We whole-heartedly adopt a ‘never idle' mindset. We also know that outstanding service begins and ends with our employees. So, we’re looking for good people to join our team. You bring your skills, talents, and drive. We will give you a great place to work, a competitive salary and benefits, and the resources and support to develop and advance within our global company.

We are seeking an experienced STARLIMS Developer/Administrator to join our team and support the installation, development, configuration, integration, and administration of our STARLIMS laboratory information management system. The ideal candidate will be proficient in STARLIMS development, customization, installation on Windows servers, and ongoing system monitoring and support. They will work closely with IT Business Analysts to translate business requirements into robust technical solutions, ensuring alignment with industry standards and compliance requirements.

How You’ll Make an Impact

• Provides support/maintenance for STARLIMS in coordination with IT colleagues.  Proactively monitor STARLIMS application and services to ensure uptime and smooth operation of critical laboratory processes.  Provide troubleshooting and support to end-users, addressing technical issues as they arise to maintain seamless lab operations.  This includes reacting to internal alerts, service desk tickets and participating in after hours on call support.

• Works with business partners and IT business analysts to diagnose, resolve and document issues related to STARLIMS; document technical solutions and processes for collaboration with developers and IT support resources including managed service providers.

• Coordinates with business analysts / IT colleagues on the identification, development, and prioritization of enhancements to the application, system or platform – translating those into technical solutions.  Use STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL) and .NET programming (C#, .NET Framework) to develop and customize system features, reports, and dashboards.  Utilize SQL for database querying and management, along with HTML, JavaScript, and XML for web interface development within STARLIMS.  Configure STARLIMS modules to meet laboratory-specific needs, ensuring alignment with operational workflows and data management requirements.  Leads the development and maintenance of general scripts (Powershell, SQL, etc.), that are used in the support of the business applications in an area.  Leads development of ad-hoc SQL scripts or queries, as needed, to gather information requested by business partners. Follow a structured change management process to migrate code changes from development to quality and production environments.  Collaborate with business partners to ensure that all changes are documented, tested, and approved before deployment.  Creates clear documentation for custom configurations, workflows, and system updates, providing training and guidance to end-users as needed.

• Leads project work to maintain/upgrade components of STARLIMS.  Install, upgrade or configure STARLIMS on Windows servers, including setup and management of Internet Information Services (IIS) to support application functionality.  This consists of items such as OS upgrades, firmware upgrades, database upgrades, application updates/upgrades and hardware/software testing.  This involves working across multiple teams, both internal and external.

• Follow Corporate and IT policies and procedures.  Ensure IT security is consulted regarding projects using new technology, guaranteeing compliance with all auditing, security, data privacy, and PCI regulations.

• Internal Contacts –

  • Direct Manager

  • IT Colleagues

  • Business partners

• External Contacts –

  • Software vendors

  • MSP

Education Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 10 years of total IT experience required

• Proven experience with STARLIMS, including installation, configuration, customization, and support.

• Experience in configuring STARLIMS to meet laboratory-specific needs, including setting up workflows, user interfaces, and system preferences.

• Experience in integration of STARLIMS with external systems (ERP/SAP, lab instruments, etc.)

• Experience with STARLIMS-related reporting / outputs (Crystal Reports, etc.)

• Experience with Agile or Waterfall project methodologies.

• 5+ years of experience in development/configuration and/or support of the STARLIMS application required

• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft SQL Server

• Strong understanding of Windows server administration and IIS setup for STARLIMS environments.

• Preferred experience in or exposure to the SAP QM module

• Proven ability working with cross-functional teams, as well as working independently to solve complex problems.

What will set you apart:

• STARLIMS Design and Administration

• Proficiency in STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL), .NET programming (C#, .NET Framework), SQL, HTML/HTML5, JavaScript, and XML.

• Familiarity with APIs and web services (REST/SOAP) to integrate STARLIMS with external systems (like SAP S/4).

• Ability to build custom reports and dashboards using STARLIMS built-in reporting tools or external analytics solutions.

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, regulatory compliance and change management best practices.

• Knowledge of integrating STARLIMS with other enterprise systems like ERP, MES, and lab instruments.

• Familiarity with lab processes and standards, including sample management, batch processing, and compliance requirements.

• Sound foundational knowledge of IT infrastructure and architecture

• Demonstrates an analytical and systematic approach to work.

• Experience documenting processes and translating to high level technical requirements.

• Experience with Microsoft operating system platforms

• SQL proficiency (Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL)

• Basic Office 365 competency (Word, Excel, Outlook)

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Willingness to continually learn and enhance skills 

• Excellent communication skills and experience working in a collaborative environment with business analysts and other stakeholders.

• Likes quick paced environment

• Ability to:

  • work under general supervision and use discretion to identify and respond to complex issues and assignments

  • influence internal colleagues and external vendors, customers, partners.

  • perform a broad range of complex technical or professional activities, in a variety of contexts.

  • actively seek out new knowledge for own personal development and the mentoring or coaching of others.

  • rapidly absorb new information and apply it effectively to develop new skills.

  • analyze, design, plan, execute and evaluate work to time, cost and quality targets.

  • make decisions and take responsibility for work.