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Chesapeake Water Environment Association Title:
Lab Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator
Post Date
11/4/2024
Expiration Date
12/2/2024
Details:
Job Description/Responsibilities:
At WSSC Water, we are passionate about our one water mission and devoted to delivering safe, seamless, and satisfying service to our 1.9 million customers. It takes teamwork to deliver the essential, which is why we proudly call ourselves Team H2O – working together, sharing our talents and creativity to safeguard public health and protect the environment.
WSSC Water seeks a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator that is responsible for the daily administration of the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) by overseeing laboratory data processes, troubleshooting, documenting systems problems, maintenance and design. S/he will also analyze business processes continuously to ensure seamless laboratory operations.
Key Functions:
• Manages the installation and configuration of the LIMS database
• Performs the required backup and data recovery for the LIMS
• Performs, develops and documents support strategies, troubleshooting guidelines for the operation of the database
• Leads/assists the division in managing database users and implementing strategies for data security
• Participates in the formulation and monitoring of policies, procedures and standards relating to the division’s database security policies and integrity controls
• Monitors the daily performance of the LIMS database (or) performs daily database maintenance activities that include backup and recovery, capacity planning, and user account/access management
• Performs database and objects administration
• Reviews or monitors daily uploaded data input, transfer, export, and replication management
• Leads coordinator in all data warehousing
• Coordinates/works with developers to determine requirements for database system modifications and upgrades
• Establishes development standards and operating procedures
• Establishes a level of support which will ensure 24-hour access
• Reviews and maintains backup documentation supporting system and audit procedures for application recovery
• Specifies user and user access levels for each segment of the database
• Coordinates and creates customized reports
• Coordinates solutions to user problems with appropriate IT Division
• Analyzes problems in terms of system requirements, available equipment, and feasibility
• Generates test data and routines for new systems
• Produces ad-hoc reporting for information requests
• Performs application and system trend analysis
• Schedules and monitors maintenance of system
• Maintains integrity of database
• Works closely with all Laboratory staff, IT support, regulatory, customer service, and other Production Divisions to ensure the customer’s data requirements are met
• Responsible for ensuring the LIMS meets or exceeds the requirements of the laboratory, while ensuring the LIMS is aligned with business processes that interface with it
• Resolves technical problems and questions presented by the laboratory sections
• Makes recommendations for improvements to LIMS to take advantage of upgrades to lab instruments and software, new IT technology, and new laboratory methods
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree
5+ years system applications experience in a laboratory environment (preferably an environmental laboratory)
3+ years database management experience
OR
High school diploma (or equivalent)
9+ years system applications experience in a laboratory environment (preferably an environmental laboratory)
3+ years database management experience
Comments:
Preferences:
• Experience with SQL databases, Crystal Reports, Labworks LIMS and LabWare LIMS
• Hands-on experience with scripting languages like Java, .Net, or other scripting language
• Hands-on experience with administration of REES Environmental Monitoring System
• Hands-on experience with administration of WASP inventory tracking system
• Previous experience acting as liaison between laboratory and third-party software vendors
To learn more about WSSC Water, please visit www.wsscwater.com. To review the complete job description and apply for the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator role (vacancy #25-0025), please visit WSSC Water Careers at Careers | WSSC Water.
Employer:
WSSC Water
Address:
Tech Road
Email:
TalentAcquisition@wsscwater.com
Website:
https://wsscwater.peopleadmin.com/postings/13102