LIMS Administrator

Project overview

LIMS Administrator

Position Responsibilities / Essential Functions

Other Duties

• 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 prioritization.
• 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.
• 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.

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 statues governing medical laboratories.

Location & Schedule

OKC Onsite 5 days in office 8AM - 5PM

Timeline & Interview Process

1 round in person

Required Skills:

Job Facts: Contract W2 | 12 Months | No Travel Required | On-site | $40 - $45/hr

Skills: Training, Preventive Maintenance, Project Management, Performance Management, Policies and Procedures, Laboratory Equipment, Messaging, Intellectual Property, LIMS, Management, Network, Public Health, SQL, HIPAA, HL7, IP, Information Security, Crystal Reports, Database, Documentation, Change Data Capture, Computerized System Validation, Collaboration, Software Development, Ad Hoc Reporting, Backup Administration, Budget, Workflow

Reference: Dice Id: 91173046 | Position Id: 9117674

• SQL
• Visual Basic
• Visual Basic .NET
• Fire Daemon
• Tomcat
• ZPL
• PCL
• Jscript.NET
• HTML
• LIMS Basic
• ASTM E1381
• ASTM E1394
• XML
• HL7
• Script parsers

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Duration: 12 Months
• Remote: onsite
• Location: Oklahoma City, OK, US, US