The University Of Iowa
LIMS Administrator
The University Of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
The LIMS Administrator is responsible for the configuration and maintenance of the SHL's 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.
Location : Coralville, IA
Hours : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Work Modality:
On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the State Hygienic LaboratoryThe State Hygienic Laboratory's main facilities are headquartered on the University of Iowa's Research Park campus northwest of Iowa City in Coralville. Additional testing facilities are part of the Iowa Laboratory Facilities in Ankeny, a Des Moines suburb.
Since 1904, the State Hygienic Laboratory has been at the forefront of public health issues in Iowa. As the state's public health and environmental laboratory, the Hygienic Laboratory serves all of Iowa's 99 counties through disease detection, environmental monitoring, and newborn and maternal screening.
Qualifications:Education or Equivalency Required A Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Required Qualifications
•Experience (typically 1-3 years) supporting complex enterprise application(s) in a STEM based workplace.
•Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with:
oLaboratory Information Management System
oHelp Desk Support
oProject 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.
Desirable Qualifications
•Experience in a public health, clinical, or environmental health laboratory
•Experience with LIMS implementation
•Demonstrated strong organizational and personal project management skills
•Knowledge of public health programs
•Ability to contribute to a successful team-oriented work environment
Position and Application Details and Instructions: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
•Cover Letter
•Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)
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.
Location : Coralville, IA
Hours : 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday - Friday
Work Modality:
On Campus: This position is performed fully on campus.
For a full job description, please send an e-mail to the contact listed below.
About the State Hygienic LaboratoryThe State Hygienic Laboratory's main facilities are headquartered on the University of Iowa's Research Park campus northwest of Iowa City in Coralville. Additional testing facilities are part of the Iowa Laboratory Facilities in Ankeny, a Des Moines suburb.
Since 1904, the State Hygienic Laboratory has been at the forefront of public health issues in Iowa. As the state's public health and environmental laboratory, the Hygienic Laboratory serves all of Iowa's 99 counties through disease detection, environmental monitoring, and newborn and maternal screening.
Qualifications:Education or Equivalency Required A Bachelor's degree in a STEM or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience
Required Qualifications
•Experience (typically 1-3 years) supporting complex enterprise application(s) in a STEM based workplace.
•Demonstrated working knowledge and experience with:
oLaboratory Information Management System
oHelp Desk Support
oProject 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.
Desirable Qualifications
•Experience in a public health, clinical, or environmental health laboratory
•Experience with LIMS implementation
•Demonstrated strong organizational and personal project management skills
•Knowledge of public health programs
•Ability to contribute to a successful team-oriented work environment
Position and Application Details and Instructions: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following required documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
•Cover Letter
•Resume
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
For additional questions, please contact: VPR Talent (vpr-talent@uiowa.edu)