LIM Systems Specialist

Job Summary

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Under the supervision of UCD Program Manager and the daily operational direction of the Center for Laboratory Sciences (CLS) Leadership, the (Laboratory Information Management System) LIMS System Specialist will assist in the management of patient records and related data applicable to public health laboratory testing performed at the environmental and clinical laboratories. The primary responsibilities of this position will include management of LIMS, electronic forms and the environmental laboratories websites.

The LIMS System Specialist will help to identify and resolve technical problems encountered in LIMS and provide support for development of new test panels and optimization of current LIMS functions. In addition, the LIMS System Specialist will design, develop, configure and implement software applications that can expand the role of LIMS in storing and reporting data, including those related to Electronic Test Ordering and Reporting (ETOR), and the expansion of the platform, as well as application requiring mandated electronic laboratory reporting (ELR).

Other duties will include clerical/administrative work and serving as a liaison between the Information Technology Services Branch (ITSD), CLS and associated programs, such as the Infectious Disease Laboratory Division (IDLD) and the Division of Environmental Health Lab (DEHL).

THIS IS A FULL-TIME CAREER POSITION located at the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), based in Richmond, CA at CDPH’s laboratory campus.

"This position is state funded through December 1, 2027; renewal is contingent upon the availability of state funding."

September 6, 2026 at 11:59pm. Selection activities may start at any time.

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, or Bachelor's degree in life sciences with training and experience in Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience managing and coordinating application development efforts.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with troubleshooting and resolving application performance issues for users.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in communication, marketing, public relations or related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in data architecture, modeling, design, data management, data security and system integration.
• Skills and knowledge to assist with installing, configuring, and imaging new computer hardware and troubleshooting software.
• Skills to design systems, data products and / or data production processes while focusing on data curation, data exchange, data security, data integrity and information environments.
• Ability to prepare data models unassisted.
• Familiarity with logical data design and data mapping or data conversion.
• Skills to install and configure state issued mobile devices as well as personal devices.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Office Software.
• Skills to conduct the installation and troubleshooting the Microsoft family of products including Microsoft OS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams e.g.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Ability to provide support for Mac OS and Apple devices.
• Ability to provide general technical support of various software’s used on campus and remote users.
• Ability to troubleshoot network equipment and servers.
• Ability to clearly document procedures and create training materials related to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• In depth knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
• Knowledge to represent complex technical information in abstract models.
• Knowledge to maintain and optimize information systems and migrate data and information systems as needed.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or software development processes for maintaining…