What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIMS Administrator (Public Health Laboratory) position at Technology Digest inc?
About the Role
Technology Digest, Inc. (TDI) is hiring a LIMS Administrator for a state public health laboratory client. You’ll own the lab’s Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS), keeping them reliable, compliant and connected. You’ll also lead upgrades, interfaces and reporting, and work closely with lab scientists, IT teams and software vendors.
What You’ll Do
- Administer, maintain and improve LabWare and/or Neometrix LIMS, including configuration changes, preventive maintenance, installations, environment refreshes, backups and performance tracking
- Troubleshoot system issues and document resolutions in line with CAP and CLIA standards
- Build and maintain HL7 ORU and ELR messaging, including APHL/CDC PHLIP, CDC ARLN (HL7/CSV) and state disease surveillance feeds
- Connect laboratory instruments and manage the lab subnet: IP configuration, file transfer, serial connections and ASTM E1381/E1394 interfaces
- Develop and maintain the web-based test requisition (accessioning) page and LIMS visual workflows for sample and test tracking
- Write SQL queries and Crystal Reports based on user requirements
- Coordinate with vendors and IT groups on upgrades, change governance and prioritization, and define scope of work for major upgrades
- Support grant work by reviewing funding announcements (FOAs/NOFOs) and drafting narratives, budgets, milestones and performance reports
- Develop and deliver training on LIMS and lab administrative procedures
- Protect sensitive health data and ensure HIPAA compliance
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a scientific field
- 4 years of professional experience, with strong knowledge of medical laboratory processes and the federal regulations governing labs (CLIA, CAP)
- Hands-on LIMS administration experience; LabWare strongly preferred
- Technical skills:
- SQL and HTML
- XML and HL7
- Visual Basic and VB.NET
- JScript.NET and LIMS Basic
- Tomcat and FireDaemon
- ZPL and PCL (label and printer languages)
- ASTM E1381/E1394 and script parsers
- Clear written documentation and communication skills
Nice to Have
- Public health laboratory experience
- Grant writing experience (CDC ELC, ARLN or similar)
- Experience delivering end-user training
Other Details
- Must be able to work onsite full-time in Oklahoma City
- One in-person interview
- Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. Employment eligibility is verified through E-Verify.
To Apply: Submit your resume highlighting your LIMS, HL7 and laboratory experience.
Pay: From $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you have a bachelor’s degree?
- Do you have at least 4 years of hands-on experience administering a LIMS (such as LabWare or Neometrix) in a clinical or public health laboratory?
- Do you have hands-on experience building or maintaining HL7 interfaces (such as ORU or ELR result messaging)?
- Can you work onsite in Oklahoma City, 5 days a week?
- Are you legally authorized to work in the U.S., with work eligibility that can be verified through E-Verify?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $45