Senior LIMS Administrator

Pay Range: $67.00hr - $72.00hr Job Overview:
The LIMS Administrator III serves as the system owner for the organization's Public Health Laboratory (PHL) Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The incumbent will partner with PHL personnel, IT personnel, and other supporting groups to maintain and improve Labware, Rees, Neometrix, or any other LIMS in use by the PHL. The role will support the testing, functionality, upgrade, and validation efforts of new LIMS applications within the PHL environment.

The LIMS Administrator will troubleshoot and perform remedial actions while documenting resolutions consistent with the College of XX Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) standards to resolve problems with LIMS. The position will also assist in PHL reporting, implementation, and internal and external training development and delivery. Responsibilities:
Analyze database and laboratory workflows and provide strategy and methods to tune and improve the LIMS. Implement alterations to the existing LIMS to ensure the system continues to meet evolving business needs. Ensure that existing system functionality continues to function correctly by coordinating vendor activities and implementing internal activities to correct software faults, as well as performing preventative maintenance and other recurring tasks.

Collaborate with the vendor, IT teams, and other facilities for LIMS upgrades and implementation. Write robust documentation and effectively communicate all LIMS-related issues in a timely fashion to all PHL staff members. Implement and maintain APHL/CDC Public Health Laboratory Interoperability Project (PHLIP) HL7 ORU messages. Implement and maintain CDC Antibiotic Resistance Lab Network (ARLN) result messaging, CSV, and HL7 ORU.

Implement and maintain HL7 ELR feed to the client's Acute Disease service software. Develop and maintain the PHL web accessioning page (test requisition). Maintain the laboratory subnet, including connection of laboratory equipment, IP configuration, file transfer, and serial data connections. Develop and maintain LIMS visual workflows for tracking of tests and samples. Review grant PHL Funding Opportunities Announcements (FOA) and PHL Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for identification of key activities and budget items.

Develop and refine grant narratives, justifications, performance evaluations, implementation plans, and milestones for competitive grants. Develop and deliver training for LIMS implementation, grant completion, and administrative procedures. Lead and coordinate technical investigations and manage technology resolution implementations for PHL activities. Perform technical tasks such as LIMS installations, environmental refreshes, backups, and performance tracking. Develop Crystal Reports and ad hoc queries (SQL) based on user requirements.

Liaise with LIMS vendors, other internal technology groups, and business partners on technology change governance and change prioritization. Ensure information security by accessing, using, and safeguarding sensitive information in compliance with HIPAA. Formulate and define the scope of work for major upgrades to LIMS with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory requirements. Demonstrate knowledge of and support mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies, procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Work effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements: A bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a scientific field of study, plus four (4) years of professional experience with extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures while being familiar with federal regulatory statutes governing medical laboratories.

Required Skills:

SQL. Visual Basic. Visual Basic .NET. Fire Daemon. Tomcat. ZPL. PCL.  HTML. LIMS Basic. ASTM E1381. ASTM E1394. XML. HL7. Script parsers. Benefits:
Our Benefits Include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account (HSA) Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term) Life and AD&D Insurance Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law) Supplemental Insurance Plans Identity Theft Protection Pet Insurance Employee Wellness Programs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

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