LIMS Administrator

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 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.

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.

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.