Agilent OpenLab Software Deployment Specialist
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Country: United States
Category: LIMS
Workplace Location: Remote
Employment Type: Contract
Posted Date: August 20, 2026
Job ID: 650997
Job Description
Job Title: Agilent OpenLab Software Deployment Specialist (CDS / Lab IT)
Location: Onsite 5 days weekly - NJ/PA
Onsite Requirements: 100% onsite in North/Central NJ or the Greater Philadelphia PA
Compensation Range: W2 $70-$90/hr.; C2C $80-$100/hr. (6-month contract w/likely extension)
This contract role supports an enterprise Agilent OpenLab CDS program within a regulated (GxP) laboratory environment. The specialist will build and deploy OpenLab AIC workstations, complete lifecycle/validation documentation, support lab migrations, and assist with instrument onboarding and troubleshooting across multiple sites. This requires 2+ years of CDS and lab instrumentation expertise along with hands-on experience in Agilent OpenLab.
- Build, image, and deploy Agilent OpenLab AIC/PC workstations for laboratory use
- Perform onsite workstation deployments and instrument connectivity support as needed
- Provide remote support for additional lab sites as applicable
- Complete system lifecycle documentation and required deliverables for regulated environments
- Execute and document validation/qualification activities (IQ/OQ) for client review/approval
- Develop and complete checklists and test scripts aligned to deployment/validation needs
- Troubleshoot and resolve build/deployment issues (hardware, imaging, connectivity, configuration)
- Collaborate with core and extended project teams and attend project meetings as needed
- Support lab migration activities and onboarding of instruments into the CDS environment
- 2+ years of experience using or supporting chromatography data systems (CDS) and lab instrumentation in a regulated environment
- Hands-on experience with Agilent OpenLab CDS 2.x (use and/or support)
- Ability to perform onsite lab IT work (PC deployments, imaging, instrument connections) in NJ/PA as required
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across technical teams and end users
- Ability to pass standard background screening requirements
- Experience with Jira
- Experience with Xray/Vera (test management)
- Experience with ServiceNow
- Prior experience supporting lab migrations and/or enterprise-scale OpenLab deployments
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