LIMS Administrator

UIOWA • Iowa City, IA

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The LIMS Administrator is responsible for the configuration and maintenance of the State Hygienic Laboratory’s (SHL) Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that manages and supports the workflows of the SHL’s laboratory operations by codifying workflows, documenting the life-cycle of every sample that passes through the laboratory, providing insights to customers and laboratory staff through data analysis and visualization, and ensuring that all operations are compliant with applicable laws and regulations. The LIMS Administrator’s job duties include working with SHL staff to configure new tests in the LIMS, coordinating the workflow of new test creations through the SHL’s IT workgroups, meeting with internal and external stakeholders to explore improvements to the SHL’s LIMS, translating user requests into technical specifications with estimated effort required, ensures that technical documentation is current and accurate as the system changes over time so that it may be used to create training materials, documenting and validating changes to the LIMS through using standardized and complete testing, configuration and testing of interfaces between the LIMS and laboratory instruments, development of reports based on client requirements, development and maintenance of scripts to automate routine tasks, and integrating the LIMS with other systems. Work Location: Coralville, IA Work Schedule: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday – Friday Work Modality: In-person, possible hybrid within Iowa after training. To learn more about the department visit https://shl.uiowa.edu/ For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below. About Pay and Compensation: Pay Grade: 4A Qualifications: Education or Equivalency Required: A Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.

Requirements

• Experience (typically 1-3 years) supporting complex enterprise application(s) in a STEM based workplace.
• Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with: - Laboratory Information Management System - Help Desk Support - Project Management
• Excellent communication, customer relations, and attention to detail skills.
• Ability to apply critical thinking, technical problem solving, and analyzing system specifications.
• Willingness and ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional evenings and/or weekends.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a hospital or clinical laboratory setting.
• Experience with OpenELIS.
• Demonstrated strong organizational and personal project management skills.
• Knowledge of public health programs.
• Ability to contribute to a successful team-oriented work environment.

Responsibilities

• configuring new tests in the LIMS
• coordinating the workflow of new test creations through the SHL’s IT workgroups
• meeting with internal and external stakeholders to explore improvements to the SHL’s LIMS
• translating user requests into technical specifications with estimated effort required
• ensuring that technical documentation is current and accurate as the system changes over time so that it may be used to create training materials
• documenting and validating changes to the LIMS through using standardized and complete testing
• configuration and testing of interfaces between the LIMS and laboratory instruments
• development of reports based on client requirements
• development and maintenance of scripts to automate routine tasks
• integrating the LIMS with other systems

Benefits

• Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, and generous leave policies.
• Benefit from 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to UI Health Care specialists.
• Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

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