Business Solution Architect II - Lab Systems

Freeport-McMoRan • Phoenix, AZ

17d • $110,000 - $155,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

At Freeport-McMoRan, we are committed to providing an employment package that recognizes excellence, encourages safe production and a culture supported by our core values. Here, you’ll find a collaborative environment where safety is a top priority, all opinions are valued, and people are empowered to grow in their career. Apply Today! Where You Will Work Our global headquarters is in Phoenix, Arizona. Several hundred employees support global operations in finance, human resources, information technology, planning and more from the main office, satellite offices or online. As a Hybrid employee, you’ll engage in virtual collaboration as well as attend in-person meetings at our Collaboration Hub in Phoenix or at one of our site locations. The Collaboration Hub provides an open, flexible workspace for individuals and teams to come together for various business needs. Amenities at the Hub include a working café, phone booths and meeting rooms with technology tools for virtual and in-person collaboration. In-person attendance may vary based on the position and department requirements. Phoenix is the capital of the Grand Canyon State and enjoys mostly bright skies throughout the year. It is the perfect place if you enjoy the outdoors, love sports, concerts and other big city amenities or technology. There are great neighborhoods around Phoenix, with easy access to a major city, nature, the arts and many more amenities. What You Will Do Serve as a strategic partner in advancing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and related business processes. This role focuses on identifying and delivering opportunities for improvement in information systems, workflow design, and operational efficiency within the laboratory domain. Responsibilities include analyzing existing and proposed LIMS solutions and developing strategies for implementation and integration that align with departmental and corporate objectives. Define and own the strategic roadmap for StarLIMS Information Management System and supporting lab workflows and processes. You will identify opportunities for improvement in LIMS, business processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and align with organizational objectives. Develop and execute strategies for implementing, integrating, and optimizing LIMS solutions and related technologies. Monitor system performance, recommend enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations. Partner with business and technical teams to gather requirements, translate them into system solutions, and ensure alignment with corporate goals. Provide ongoing support for existing LIS platforms, including upgrades, reimplementation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards. Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience in information services, process technology field, including 4 years of project management experience on medium to large system implementations OR Associate degree and 7 years of experience in information services, process technology field, including 4 years of project management experience on medium to large system implementations OR High School diploma or equivalent and 9 years of experience in information services, process technology field, including 4 years of project management experience on medium to large system implementations
• Minimum 5 years designing and implementing StarLIMS Architecture
• Strong understanding of relational databases (SQL), APIs, and middleware solutions for system connectivity
• Skilled in leading cross-functional projects, developing solution architectures, and managing system implementations
• Excellent ability to translate technical concepts into business language and collaborate with laboratory, IT, and business teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic partner in advancing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and related business processes.
• Analyze existing and proposed LIMS solutions and developing strategies for implementation and integration that align with departmental and corporate objectives.
• Define and own the strategic roadmap for StarLIMS Information Management System and supporting lab workflows and processes.
• Identify opportunities for improvement in LIMS, business processes, and workflows to enhance efficiency and align with organizational objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies for implementing, integrating, and optimizing LIMS solutions and related technologies.
• Monitor system performance, recommend enhancements, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across laboratory operations.
• Partner with business and technical teams to gather requirements, translate them into system solutions, and ensure alignment with corporate goals.
• Provide ongoing support for existing LIS platforms, including upgrades, reimplementation, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and operational standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support departmental and organizational objectives.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental and vision benefits
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution/match
• Paid time off, paid sick time, holiday pay, parental leave
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discounted insurance plans for auto, home and pet
• Internal progression opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level