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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Laboratory Information System Analyst - **Company:** Michigan Public Health Institute - MPHI - **Location:** Lansing, MI, United States - **Salary:** $53,622.0 - $98,259.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Adobe Analytics, Databases, Crystal Reports (Reporting Software), Data Mapping, Database Queries, File Transfer, Laboratory Information Management Systems, Oracle Databases, Cloud Services, Migration Manager, Server Administration, Scripting, File Transfer Protocol (FTP), Test Scripts, Information Technology, Health Level Seven International, Enterprise Integration, SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS), Firewall Services Module, Programming Languages - **Published:** October 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://jobs.localjobnetwork.com/apply/add/88572764/1 ## About the Role Education: A bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Clinical Laboratory Science, Biology, Chemistry, or similar field. Experience: Experience in laboratory testing, laboratory information management systems (LIMS), and/or health systems is strongly preferred. Experience or familiarity with Crystal Reports, SQL Server Management Studio, Oracle database tools and scripting languages or at least one other programming language is desirable. Important Skills and Characteristics: * Good communication skills, thoughtful decision making, organization, troubleshooting and investigative skills, focused attention to detail, accuracy and efficiency, personal integrity, dedication, creativity, flexibility, initiative and providing the program with knowledgeable resources. * Ability to work as a team member is a must. * This experienced position must utilize considerable independent judgment to carry out assignments that have significant impact on lab services. Work Environment and Physical Requirements: Must have ability to work at a computer and operate normal office equipment. Job involves keyboarding and viewing a VDT screen up to 100% of the time. RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK OF OTHERS: No assigned responsibility. ## Description Purpose: This position functions as a Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS) Analyst within the Laboratory Systems Section of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, Bureau of Laboratories (BOL). The individual in this role is an essential member of the LIMS team, supporting multiple laboratory information systems used across the central and regional public health laboratories. Responsibilities include ongoing support, development, maintenance, and implementation of existing and replacement LIMS solutions., Operational Support * Enhance existing LIMS configurations, workflows, and processes for multiple laboratory divisions. * Support daily LIMS operations to ensure specimen accessioning, sample tracking, inventory management, laboratory reporting, and electronic public health reporting run efficiently. * Provide general end-user IT support, including workstation setup, peripheral installation, and troubleshooting. * Create and maintain management reports, database queries, and statistical extracts based on program needs. * Support, test, and document routine software patches, releases, and major upgrades. * Collaborate with state IT partners on server management, database support, security changes, firewall configurations, instrument IP reservations, and cloud service integrations. Technical Workflow & Integration Development * Assist with development and maintenance of automated workflows such as FTP file transfers, cloud services, HL7 ETOR, and archive data processes. * Interact with LIMS vendors, state technical staff, and laboratory stakeholders to maintain stable operations and resolve issues. * Participate in weekly project and operations meetings to provide progress updates. New LIMS Implementation & Modernization * Participate in requirements gathering sessions, workflow mapping, and functional gap analysis. * Configure test codes, worksheets, templates, QC rules, result entry forms, and reporting outputs. * Conduct functional, regression, interface, instrument, security, and UAT testing. * Troubleshoot issues discovered during implementation and coordinate resolution. * Assist with migration planning, including data mapping and validation of historical data imports. * Support instrument interface setup and validation. * Train laboratory staff on new system workflows and features. * Develop SOPs, test scripts, configuration records, and change control logs. * Support parallel operations and stabilization post go-live., IMPACT ON PROJECTS, SERVICES AND OPERATIONS: This position has a direct impact on the quality of services provided by MPHI to MDHHS.This person is a key member of the Laboratory Information Management System Implementation team. This person also ensures that the needs of the laboratory staff and external clients are met in a timely manner and maintains professional relationships., Supervisor Daily Supervision Internal Partners As Needed Collaboration External Stakeholders As Needed Collaboration For purposes of employment standards, this classification is "Non-Exempt" from overtime provisions of the fair Labor Standards Act. MPHI works with you to promote health for everyone. Together, we will build a world where tomorrow is healthier than today! MPHI is an EEO employer that participates with e-verify. "MPHI is an EEO/AA Employer that participates with e-verify."