LIMS Product Director
Element Materials Technology, Blue Ash, OH, United States
LIMS Product Director
Job Location: Blue Ash, Ohio (US-OH-Blue Ash)
Element has an opportunity for a
LIMS Product Director
to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of a next‑generation Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) supporting our Aerospace and Energy Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) operations.
This is a
product‑centric leadership role
responsible for evolving LIMS into a scalable, modern platform that enables both destructive and non‑destructive testing (DT/NDT) workflows across highly technical and regulated laboratory environments.
You will lead a cross‑functional development organization building a modern LIMS ecosystem leveraging
Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and AI‑enabled tools
– driving improved data integrity, operational efficiency, and speed‑to‑value for laboratory and business stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role:
3 days in our Blue Ash location & 2 days remote.
Note: Sponsorship is not offered for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
Partner with Product Council and business stakeholders to define and evolve the LIMS product lifecycle
Own and maintain a multi‑year product roadmap aligned to lab operations, regulatory requirements, and growth objectives
Prioritize features balancing speed, scalability, governance, and compliance
Communicate product strategy, progress, and risks to senior leadership
Product & Platform Leadership
Lead the development of a modern LIMS platform leveraging:
Microsoft PowerApps (low‑code
o‑code)
Microsoft Dataverse and Power Platform services
AI‑enabled development and automation tools
Full‑stack development technologies where required
Establish platform standards ensuring scalability, configurability, and long‑term sustainability
Champion user‑centered design to drive adoption across lab technicians, engineers, and leadership
Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, data platforms, and reporting tools
Development Team & Delivery Leadership
Lead, mentor, and grow a cross‑functional product and engineering team
Set clear product outcomes and empower teams to deliver value through Agile methodologies
Oversee delivery processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality releases
Promote strong standards for quality, documentation, and operational readiness
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in software product delivery, application leadership, or system modernization
5+ years of product leadership and/or people leadership experience
Proven experience owning enterprise or operational software products end‑to‑end
Strong knowledge of product management frameworks, Agile delivery, and platform governance
Demonstrated ability to align technology solutions with complex operational workflows
Experience with LIMS or laboratory operational systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Aerospace, Energy, or TIC laboratory environments
Knowledge of destructive and non‑destructive testing (DT/NDT) workflows
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including:
PowerApps
Power Automate
Dataverse
Power BI
Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
Working knowledge of Azure services and full‑stack development technologies
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and improve product quality
Experience modernizing legacy or bespoke laboratory systems into scalable product platforms
Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work‑related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email
Recruitment@element.com
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Element has an opportunity for a
LIMS Product Director
to lead the vision, strategy, and delivery of a next‑generation Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) supporting our Aerospace and Energy Testing, Inspection, and Certification (TIC) operations.
This is a
product‑centric leadership role
responsible for evolving LIMS into a scalable, modern platform that enables both destructive and non‑destructive testing (DT/NDT) workflows across highly technical and regulated laboratory environments.
You will lead a cross‑functional development organization building a modern LIMS ecosystem leveraging
Microsoft Power Platform, Azure, and AI‑enabled tools
– driving improved data integrity, operational efficiency, and speed‑to‑value for laboratory and business stakeholders.
This is a hybrid role:
3 days in our Blue Ash location & 2 days remote.
Note: Sponsorship is not offered for this opportunity.
Responsibilities
Product Strategy & Roadmap Ownership
Partner with Product Council and business stakeholders to define and evolve the LIMS product lifecycle
Own and maintain a multi‑year product roadmap aligned to lab operations, regulatory requirements, and growth objectives
Prioritize features balancing speed, scalability, governance, and compliance
Communicate product strategy, progress, and risks to senior leadership
Product & Platform Leadership
Lead the development of a modern LIMS platform leveraging:
Microsoft PowerApps (low‑code
o‑code)
Microsoft Dataverse and Power Platform services
AI‑enabled development and automation tools
Full‑stack development technologies where required
Establish platform standards ensuring scalability, configurability, and long‑term sustainability
Champion user‑centered design to drive adoption across lab technicians, engineers, and leadership
Ensure seamless integration with enterprise systems, data platforms, and reporting tools
Development Team & Delivery Leadership
Lead, mentor, and grow a cross‑functional product and engineering team
Set clear product outcomes and empower teams to deliver value through Agile methodologies
Oversee delivery processes to ensure consistent, high‑quality releases
Promote strong standards for quality, documentation, and operational readiness
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
10+ years of experience in software product delivery, application leadership, or system modernization
5+ years of product leadership and/or people leadership experience
Proven experience owning enterprise or operational software products end‑to‑end
Strong knowledge of product management frameworks, Agile delivery, and platform governance
Demonstrated ability to align technology solutions with complex operational workflows
Experience with LIMS or laboratory operational systems
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting Aerospace, Energy, or TIC laboratory environments
Knowledge of destructive and non‑destructive testing (DT/NDT) workflows
Hands‑on experience with Microsoft Power Platform, including:
PowerApps
Power Automate
Dataverse
Power BI
Microsoft 365 / SharePoint
Working knowledge of Azure services and full‑stack development technologies
Experience leveraging AI tools to accelerate development and improve product quality
Experience modernizing legacy or bespoke laboratory systems into scalable product platforms
Diversity Statement At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.
All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work‑related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60‑1.35(c)
If you need an accommodation filling out an application, or applying to a job, please email
Recruitment@element.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr