Contract Duration: 12 Months(NO BENEFITS)
Location - Oklahoma City
Work Arrangement: Onsite
Interview: Required
We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator to manage, maintain, and enhance laboratory information systems within a public health laboratory environment.
The successful candidate will serve as the technical system owner for LIMS applications, collaborating with laboratory personnel, IT teams, vendors, and external partners to ensure system reliability, regulatory compliance, data integrity, and efficient laboratory workflows.
The role involves system administration, troubleshooting, database optimization, application upgrades, laboratory data integration, reporting, documentation, and user training. Experience with laboratory processes, HL7 messaging, SQL, and public health laboratory systems is highly valuable.
Administer, maintain, and enhance laboratory information management systems, including LabWare, REES, Neometrix, and other applicable LIMS platforms.
Analyze laboratory workflows and database processes to identify opportunities for system optimization and improved performance.
Implement system modifications to support evolving laboratory requirements.
Troubleshoot application issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Coordinate system testing, upgrades, validation, installations, backups, environment refreshes, and performance monitoring.
Collaborate with vendors, IT teams, and external facilities to support system implementations and upgrades.
Develop and maintain visual workflows for tracking laboratory tests and samples.
Implement and maintain HL7 ORU messaging for public health laboratory interoperability initiatives.
Support result messaging through CSV and/or HL7 ORU formats for laboratory reporting networks.
Implement and maintain HL7 Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) feeds for disease surveillance systems.
Develop and maintain web-based laboratory accessioning and test requisition applications.
Maintain laboratory equipment connectivity, including subnet configuration, IP addressing, file transfers, and serial data connections.
Support reliable data exchange between laboratory equipment, LIMS applications, and external systems.
Develop Crystal Reports and ad hoc SQL queries based on laboratory user requirements.
Analyze database performance and optimize queries and workflows.
Generate reports to support laboratory operations, regulatory requirements, and management needs.
Maintain data accuracy, availability, and integrity across laboratory systems.
Ensure system activities align with applicable laboratory regulatory and accreditation requirements, including CAP and CLIA standards.
Protect sensitive information and maintain appropriate access controls in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Document technical issues, resolutions, system changes, validation activities, and operational procedures.
Prepare technical documentation and communicate system-related issues and changes to laboratory personnel.
Coordinate change governance, prioritization, and implementation with vendors and internal technology groups.
Define scopes of work for major system upgrades, considering laboratory requirements and system dependencies.
Review funding announcements and notices of funding opportunities relevant to public health laboratory programs.
Assist with grant narratives, budget justifications, performance evaluations, implementation plans, and project milestones.
Lead technical investigations and coordinate technology resolution activities.
Support planning, implementation, and reporting activities for laboratory technology initiatives.
Develop and deliver training for LIMS implementations, system changes, grant activities, and administrative procedures.
Provide technical guidance and support to laboratory staff and other system users.
Work collaboratively with laboratory personnel, IT teams, vendors, and external partners.
Participate in team activities and support additional duties as assigned.
Bachelor's degree required, preferably in a scientific field.
Minimum of 4 years of professional experience involving extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures.
Familiarity with federal regulatory statutes and requirements governing medical laboratories.
Ability to analyze laboratory workflows and translate operational needs into technical solutions.
Strong troubleshooting, analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with laboratory users, IT personnel, vendors, and external stakeholders.
LIMS Platforms: LabWare, REES, Neometrix, or comparable laboratory information management systems.
Database and Reporting: SQL, ad hoc queries, Crystal Reports, database optimization.
Interoperability: HL7 ORU, HL7 ELR, CSV-based laboratory result messaging.
System Administration: LIMS installation, upgrades, backups, environment refreshes, performance monitoring, and validation.
Laboratory Connectivity: Network subnet maintenance, IP configuration, file transfers, and serial data connections.
Web Applications: Laboratory accessioning pages and electronic test requisition workflows.
Compliance: CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, and laboratory data confidentiality.
Project Support: Technical documentation, change management, implementation planning, and user training.