What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIMS Administrator (LabWare) - Public Health Laboratory position at Effervescent Consulting LLC?
Effervescent Consulting, a State of Oklahoma statewide IT staffing contract holder (SW1025), is hiring a LIMS Administrator for a State of Oklahoma public health laboratory in Oklahoma City. 12-month contract with option to renew, starting March 1, 2027. Onsite in Oklahoma City, 5 days a week (8 AM - 5 PM). Relocation candidates welcome.
What you'll do:
- Serve as system owner for the lab's LIMS (LabWare/Rees and/or Neometrix): configure, tune, upgrade, validate and troubleshoot.
- Implement and maintain HL7 ORU messaging: APHL/CDC PHLIP, CDC ARLN result messaging, and the HL7 ELR feed to the state's disease surveillance system.
- Maintain the lab's web test-requisition (accessioning) page and LIMS visual workflows for sample and test tracking.
- Connect laboratory instruments (IP configuration, file transfer, serial/ASTM interfaces) on the lab subnet.
- Build Crystal Reports and ad hoc SQL queries; handle installs, environment refreshes, backups and performance tracking.
- Document resolutions in line with CAP and CLIA requirements; coordinate with LIMS vendors and state IT; support HIPAA compliance.
- Develop and deliver LIMS training; support grant narratives and implementation plans (FOA/NOFO).
Required:
- Bachelor's degree (scientific field preferred).
- 4 years of professional experience with strong knowledge of medical laboratory processes and federal lab regulations (CAP/CLIA).
- Technical skills: SQL, Visual Basic / VB.NET, JScript.NET, LIMS Basic, HTML, XML, HL7, ASTM E1381/E1394, ZPL/PCL label printing, Tomcat, FireDaemon, script parsers.
Nice to have: LabWare certification, public health lab experience, PHLIP/ARLN/ELR experience.
One in-person interview in Oklahoma City. W2 or C2C. To apply, send your updated resume.
Effervescent Consulting LLC is a technology and workforce transformation consulting firm serving public-sector and commercial clients. We specialize in enterprise applications, cloud modernization, business analysis, data, and IT staffing, with deep expertise in SAP SuccessFactors and Workday. We combine the agility of a growing company with experienced leadership, meaningful client engagements, and a people-first culture where talented professionals can make a visible impact.