Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programmer

Covia•Ottawa, IL

15h

About The Position

Covia responsibly provides minerals solutions for a better tomorrow. As a leading provider of diversified minerals, our products support a variety of industrial markets, including glass, ceramics, coatings, metals, foundry, polymers, construction, water filtration, and sports and recreation. Long-standing relationships with a broad customer base enable Covia’s market-inspired approach to innovation to enhance solutions and customer benefits. Underpinning these strengths is an unwavering commitment to safety and to sustainable development, further enhancing the value that Covia delivers to all its stakeholders. Covia is looking for a dynamic Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programmer . The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programmer works within Covia’s IT team and provides programming support to the team overseeing the Labware LIMS used in the Covia Analytical Services Laboratory and Covia plant locations. The role requires the job holder to gain a detailed understanding of the LIMS system. The job holder will work with the LIMS Administrator to provide support to any projects related to new LabWare development within the lab and plant facilities within Covia. The LIMS programmer will work with the LIMS Administrator to process change requests to ensure the LIMS is up to date and meets the needs of both the Analytical Services team and Plant locations. The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities: Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders. Process Analysis: Examine current business processes and identify areas for improvement or optimization. Solution Development: Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that align with business needs. Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams, ensuring alignment and clarity. Testing Support: Assist in defining test cases, validating solutions, and ensuring they meet business expectations. Change Management: Facilitate smooth adoption of changes by providing training and support to end-users. Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation such as use cases, process flows, and functional specifications. Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve issues that arise during project execution or operations. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance business efficiency and value through innovative solutions.

Requirements

Highly proficient with relational databases and SQL
Proficiency in at least one high level programming language (Python, C# etc)
Strong written and oral communications skills
Strong organizational skills
High level of motivation and ability to work both independently and within teams
The jobholder is expected to work across functions and within a broad multidisciplinary environment
Must be able to work effectively in a team environment and be available to assist members of LIMS and Operations teams to support and facilitate deadlines.
Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
Familiarity with Crystal Reports
Bachelor's degree in technical field.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook)
5+ years' experience in information systems, including supporting software applications, analyzing, testing and implementing business system changes and/or user acceptance testing.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of LIMS software is a plus
Familiarity with laboratory testing methods, equipment would be helpful
Experience with web development and web API’s would be a plus (HTML, CSS, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML )
Certified LabWare LIMS Administrator (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
Process Analysis: Examine current business processes and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
Solution Development: Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that align with business needs.
Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
Testing Support: Assist in defining test cases, validating solutions, and ensuring they meet business expectations.
Change Management: Facilitate smooth adoption of changes by providing training and support to end-users.
Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation such as use cases, process flows, and functional specifications.
Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve issues that arise during project execution or operations.
Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance business efficiency and value through innovative solutions.