LIMS Administrator - LabWare & HL7 (Public Health Laboratory) 8+ years

• Analyze database and laboratory workflows and provide strategies and methods to tune and improve the LIMS.
• Implement alterations to the existing LIMS to ensure the system continues to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure existing system functionality continues to function correctly by coordinating vendor activities and/or implementing internal activities to correct software faults, perform preventative maintenance, and complete recurring tasks.
• Collaborate with vendors, OMES, and other facilities on LIMS upgrades and implementation.
• Write robust documentation and effectively communicate all LIMS-related issues to PHL staff members in a timely manner.
• Implement and maintain APHL/CDC Public Health Laboratory Interoperability Project (PHLIP) HL7 ORU messages.
• Implement and maintain CDC Antibiotic Resistance Lab Network (ARLN) result messaging using CSV and/or HL7 ORU.
• Implement and maintain HL7 ELR feeds to OSDH Acute Disease service software.
• Develop and maintain the PHL web accessioning page (test requisition).
• Maintain the laboratory subnet, including laboratory equipment connections, IP configuration, file transfers, and serial data connections.
• Develop and maintain LIMS visual workflows for tracking tests and samples.
• Review grant PHL Funding Opportunities Announcements (FOA) and PHL Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) to identify key activities and budget items.
• Develop and/or refine grant narratives, justifications, performance evaluations, implementation plans, and milestones for competitive grants.
• Develop and deliver training for LIMS implementation, grant completion, and administrative procedures.
• Lead and coordinate technical investigations and manage technology resolution implementations for PHL activities.
• Perform technical tasks such as LIMS installations, environmental refreshes, backups, and performance tracking.
• Develop Crystal Reports and ad hoc SQL queries based on user requirements.
• Liaise with LIMS vendors, internal technology groups, and business partners on technology change governance and change prioritization.
• Ensure information security and safeguard sensitive information to ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Formulate and define the scope of work for major LIMS upgrades, with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory requirements.
• Be present in the office, as this is an essential function of the job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a scientific field of study.
• Professional experience with extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures.
• Familiarity with federal regulatory statutes governing medical laboratories.

Required Technical Skills

• SQL
• Visual Basic
• Visual Basic .NET
• Fire Daemon
• Tomcat
• ZPL
• PCL
• JScript.NET
• HTML
• LIMS Basic
• ASTM E1381
• ASTM E1394
• XML

• HL7

• Script Parsers

Other Duties

• Demonstrate knowledge of and support the mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
• Work effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.