LIMS Administrator

Project overview

Description

The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a qualified

LIMS Administrator for a 12-month contract with the option to renew

starting on March 01st 2027.

Position Summary

The LIMS Administrator III serves as the system owner for the Oklahoma

State Department of Health (OSDH) Public Health Laboratory s (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 or/and Neometrix and 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 American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory

Improvement Act (CLIA) standards to resolve problems with LIMS. The

position will also assist in PHL reporting and implementation. They will

assist in internal and external training development and delivery.

Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions

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/or implementing internal activities

to correct software faults as well as doing preventative maintenance and

other recurring tasks.

Collaboration with the vendor, OMES and other facilities for LIMS

upgrade and the implementation.

Write robust documentation and able to 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/or HL7 ORU.

Implement and maintain HL7 ELR feed to OSDH Acute Disease service

software.

Development and maintenance of the PHL web accessioning page (test

requisition)

Maintenance of laboratory subnet connection of laboratory

equipment, IP configuration, file transfer, serial data connections

Development and maintenance of LIMS visual workflows for tracking of

tests/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/or 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 like LIMS installations, environmental refreshes,

backups, performance tracking, etc.

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

Ensure information security; access, use, and safeguard sensitive

information to ensure HIPAA compliance.

Formulates and defines the scope of work for major upgrades to LIMS

with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory

requirements.

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

Other duties as assigned.

Other Duties

Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value

statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions,

confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their

peers.

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 statues governing medical laboratories.

Project details

03/01/2027-02/29/2028 with option to renew

Location & Schedule

OKC Onsite 5 days in office 8AM - 5PM

Job Facts: Contract Independent | Contract W2 | 1 Year | On-site | $50 - $55/hr

Skills: LIMS, HL7, PHL, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SQL

Reference: Dice Id: 91120385 | Position Id: 9121622

• Start: flexible
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, US