Laboratory Information Systems (LIS/LIMS) Administrator

This person will serve as a hands-on LIMS/LIS Administrator supporting a complex laboratory environment. They’ll work closely with laboratory staff to administer and maintain the system, troubleshoot user and system issues, support reporting and basic SQL queries, manage access and workflows, and assist with laboratory systems and instrument integrations. They’ll also coordinate with IT, database teams, and vendors on patches, upgrades, and technical issues. A major component of the role will be learning the existing environment from the long-tenured administrator, documenting that knowledge, and becoming increasingly independent in supporting the lab. This is not a heavy software development position. The ideal candidate understands how laboratories operate and has enough technical LIMS/LIS and SQL experience to effectively support the system.

5+ years of LIMS/LIS or laboratory systems experience, including administration, support, implementation, or maintenance Strong understanding of laboratory operations, workflows, data, and/or instrumentation Experience administering a LIMS/LIS environment, including user access, workflows, reporting, troubleshooting, patches, and upgrades Working SQL knowledge for querying, reporting, validation, and troubleshooting. Advanced SQL development/stored procedures are not required Ability to troubleshoot system issues and provide hands-on support to laboratory users Experience working with laboratory systems and/or instrument integrations Ability to work independently as the senior-level LIMS/LIS resource while partnering with IT, database teams, vendors, and lab personnel Able to work 5 days/week onsite in Fort Worth. Local DFW candidates are preferred; relocation can be considered without relocation assistance ClinAssist experience Oracle database/backend experience Water/wastewater, environmental, chemistry, or other regulated laboratory experience Knowledge of NELAP, TCEQ, EPA, or similar regulatory/accreditation requirements Background in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or another laboratory-related field Experience with SQL Developer, Access, Excel, VBA, or similar reporting/data tools Experience creating SOPs, technical documentation, and training materials Experience coordinating LIMS upgrades, patches, validation, and knowledge transfer