Applications Systems Analyst I
About The Position
The Applications Systems Analyst I provides full-service application development and support, from business process analysis and re-engineering through development and implementation, to deliver functional software applications that meet the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ business requirements. Work is identified and prioritized by the Department’s Information Resource Management Committee and implemented through structured projects and SDLC methodologies. The position develops, enhances, maintains, administers, and supports Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Food and Drug Protection Division programs. It supports LIMS features used by the labs, including sample tracking, quality assurance and quality control checks, remote data entry, range checks, reporting, and instrument interfacing. The systems may be commercial off-the-shelf products or custom-developed applications, and are being integrated with legacy systems into a single database to improve efficiency, flexibility, and ease of use. The analyst proactively determines and resolves LIMS issues, identifies and recommends resources and upgrades for Food and Drug IT solutions, and provides computer systems and applications training for the Division. The position may also assist with other IT projects or issues. It reports to the Business and Technology Applications Manager and is co-located between the Constable Laboratory and the downtown Agriculture building with the IT division. The position currently qualifies for a telework option, which is subject to change at management’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or an IT-related field from an appropriately accredited institution; or an associate degree in computer science, an IT-related field, or a related technical degree plus one year of experience in business application consulting or development; or a high school diploma or GED plus four years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience writing complex SQL queries and stored procedures.
- Experience programming using VB.NET or C#.
- Experience creating reports using Crystal Reports or SQL Server Reporting Services.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in laboratory environments.
- Experience supporting Labworks.
Responsibilities
- Develop, enhance, maintain, administer, and support the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for Food and Drug Protection Division programs.
- Provide application development and support, including business process analysis and re-engineering, development, and implementation.
- Support LIMS features used by each lab, including sample tracking, quality assurance and quality control checks, remote data entry, range checks, reporting, and instrument interfacing.
- Provide proactive problem determination and resolution for LIMS issues.
- Identify and recommend resources and upgrades for Food and Drug IT solutions.
- Provide computer systems and applications training for the Division.
- Assist with other IT projects or issues as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
