What are the responsibilities and job description for the Database Specialist (Laboratory Information Management Systems) position at Astrix?
Pay Rate Low: 50.00 | Pay Rate High: 55.00
We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Database Specialist to support the implementation and optimization of our new Laboratory Information Management System. This role is central to ensuring a smooth transition, maintaining data integrity, and supporting ongoing system performance across the organization.
Role Overview
You will manage database operations, build reporting tools, support system integrations, and lead ETL efforts as we migrate to a new LIMS platform. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with both IT and laboratory teams.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Location: Fairfield, NJ ***Fully Onsite!***
Pay: $50/hr - $55/hr
Terms: Contract with strong potential for permanent hire
Key Responsibilities
We are seeking a skilled Laboratory Database Specialist to support the implementation and optimization of our new Laboratory Information Management System. This role is central to ensuring a smooth transition, maintaining data integrity, and supporting ongoing system performance across the organization.
Role Overview
You will manage database operations, build reporting tools, support system integrations, and lead ETL efforts as we migrate to a new LIMS platform. This position requires strong technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate with both IT and laboratory teams.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, standard business hours
Location: Fairfield, NJ ***Fully Onsite!***
Pay: $50/hr - $55/hr
Terms: Contract with strong potential for permanent hire
Key Responsibilities
- Enhance and maintain SQL Server databases
- Develop reports using Crystal Reports and/or Microsoft Access
- Create custom EDDs (CSV, tab‑delimited, Excel)
- Support LIMS integrations, instrument interfaces, and system configuration
- Troubleshoot and maintain Access/VBA programs
- Assist with ETL processes for migrating data into the new LIMS
- Maintain and update the company website
- Support computer system provisioning, configuration, and infrastructure
- Develop regulatory reporting formats
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2 years of relevant experience
- Experience with laboratory information management systems is highly preferred.
- Must have experience with SQL query development (Access platform)
- Must have Visual Basic (VBA) programming experience
- ETL experience supporting data migration.
- This job description is a complete list of all desired skills but not all are required. We strongly encourage candidates who have some of the skills to apply. We look forward to a conversation to learn more about you!***
Salary : $50 - $55