IT Manager

IT Manager

University of Georgia, Department of CAES-Ag & Environmental Services Laboratory

This position involves the development, maintenance, and support of decision support tools and application programming interfaces vital to Precision Sustainable Ag (PSA). It also involves overseeing the development and upkeep of AESL’s Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), which manages equipment automation, sample submissions, reporting, accounting, quality control, auditing, and result dissemination to Extension offices.

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent, and 2 years of professional experience.

(None specified)

• Advanced Web development skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Ajax, and ASP.
• Proficiency in at least one high-level Windows programming language.
• Advanced database skills, specifically creating SQL queries.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Advanced software troubleshooting skills.
• Understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Network administration skills, specifically Windows Server and IIS.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical information to staff and management.

• Work at a computer for long periods of time, 5 days a week.
• Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

• Provide full stack in‑house software support (JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Python, Microsoft Access, Postgre
  
  SQL, Node.js, Power Shell).
• Develop, maintain and document the AESL laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• Design and maintain databases for generating reports of data values and recommendations based on those values for AESL.
• Develop, support, and maintain software for AESL laboratories, including reporting, quality assurance, quality control, accounting, summaries, mapping, and custom automation scripts.
• Develop, update and maintain AESL data operations, including laboratory management database and accounting software.
• Oversee AESL IT systems and personnel, including task assignments, review, and training.
• Lead weekly meetings with IT, Accounting and Lab management teams.
• Prepare summary and statistical reports of data; develop and implement software to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Use statistical software, graphs and conditional formatting to flag data that may be questionable or outside acceptance criteria.
• Oversee the set‑up, maintenance and administration of the AESL IT infrastructure.
• Design accounting and invoicing software, monthly generation and distribution of invoices, integration of accounting data with laboratory data.
• Develop and implement software to help ensure data accuracy and integrity.
• Create and distribute invoices for county samples, Campus Ship, Direct Clients and EPD.
• Conduct a monthly audit of accounts receivable and unbilled samples.
• Work with specialists in the development and updating of expert system software, and programs generating reports and recommendations.
• Analyze department‑wide computer resources required for the execution of instruments and their programs.
• Acquire the information from participating specialists needed to complete stakeholders’ objectives.
• Offer training services to County Extension Faculty and Staff on IT services utilized at the county level.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Jason Lessl

Email: soiltest

Phone: 706‑542‑5350

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• List of References with Contact Information

Optional Documents:
None specified.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb).

Is this position a position of trust? Yes. Does this position have operation, access or control of financial resources? Yes. Is this position a driving responsibility? No. No P‑Card requirement.