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.