LIMS Administrator

We are seeking an experienced LIMS Administrator III to manage, maintain, enhance, and support Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) within a medical laboratory environment.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of laboratory workflows, LIMS administration, database management, system integration, troubleshooting, and regulatory compliance. The role involves collaborating with laboratory personnel, IT teams, and software vendors to ensure reliable system functionality, accurate laboratory reporting, and successful implementation of system upgrades.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and enhance existing Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• Analyze database structures and laboratory workflows to improve system performance and efficiency.

• Troubleshoot application issues and implement corrective and preventive measures.

• Coordinate LIMS upgrades, installations, environmental refreshes, backups, and system maintenance.

• Collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and laboratory personnel on system implementation and change management.

• Implement and maintain HL7 ORU messages, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) feeds, and laboratory interoperability interfaces.

• Support public health laboratory reporting and integrations with external systems.

• Maintain laboratory instrument connectivity, IP configurations, file transfers, and serial data connections.

• Develop and maintain visual workflows for tracking laboratory tests and samples.

• Develop and maintain web-based accessioning pages and test requisition functionality.

• Create Crystal Reports and SQL queries based on laboratory reporting requirements.

• Prepare technical documentation, troubleshooting records, implementation plans, and system procedures.

• Conduct user training and support LIMS implementation and operational activities.

• Ensure system operations comply with applicable laboratory standards, information security requirements, and HIPAA regulations.

• Support grant-related documentation, implementation plans, performance evaluations, and reporting activities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; a degree in a scientific field is preferred.

• Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience with extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures.

• Familiarity with federal regulations governing medical laboratories.

• Hands-on experience administering, maintaining, configuring, or supporting LIMS.

• Strong SQL and database query development skills.

• Experience with laboratory system integrations, data exchange, and interface troubleshooting.

• Ability to document technical issues, coordinate system changes, and communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical users.

Required Technical Skills

• SQL

• Visual Basic

• Visual Basic .NET (VB.NET)

• Fire Daemon

• Apache Tomcat

• ZPL

• PCL

• JScript.NET

• HTML

• LIMS Basic

• ASTM E1381

• ASTM E1394

• XML

• HL7

• Script Parsers

Preferred Experience

• Experience with LabWare, Rees, Neometrix, or comparable LIMS platforms.

• Experience with HL7 ORU messaging, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), and laboratory interoperability.

• Knowledge of CAP and CLIA laboratory standards.

• Experience with public health laboratory systems and laboratory instrument interfaces.

• Experience with Crystal Reports, system upgrades, vendor coordination, and user training.

Work Location Requirement

This position requires onsite work in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, five days per week, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must be able to meet this onsite requirement.

Additional Information

• Contract duration: 12 months, with the possibility of extension.

• One in-person interview round.

• Strong communication, analytical, troubleshooting, and documentation skills are essential.