Laboratory Information Management System Administrator (Hybrid)
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This is a temporary full-time grant-funded HYBRID position; subject to available grant funds.
Connect passion with purpose. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to the health of the population of Georgia as our work impacts past, present and future generations.
What we offer. Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes a flexible work schedule, unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, lactation rooms, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance; in addition to telework opportunities depending upon the position.
Make your mark in public service. As an accredited public health department, we're seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Laboratory Information Management System Administrator join the Division of Medical/Clinical Services, Public Health Laboratory located in Decatur, GA.
Won't you join us?
The incumbent will partner with PHL personnel, IT personnel, OPHI personnel, and other supporting groups to implement a new Laboratory Information Management system. The role will support the testing, functionality and validation efforts of new LIMS applications within the PHL environment. The assistant LIMS Administrator will troubleshoot; perform remedial actions while documenting resolutions consistent with College of American Pathologists and CLIA standards to resolve problems within applications. This position will also assist in PHL grant application, implementation and reporting and will assist in internal and external training development and delivery.
Job Responsibilities
• Analyze data and laboratory workflows and provide strategy and methods to tune and improve the LIMS.
• Implement alterations to the existing LIMS system to ensure the system continues to meet the evolving business needs.
• Ensure that existing system functionality continues to function correctly by coordinating vendor activities and/or implementing internal activities to correct software faults as well as doing preventative maintenance and other recurring tasks.
• Implement new Laboratory Information Management System.
• Write robust documentation and able to effectively communicate all LIMS related issues in a timely fashion to all PHL staff members.
• 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, CSV and/or HL7 ORU.
• Implement and maintain HL7 ELR feed to OSDH Acute Disease service software, PHIDDO.
• Development and maintenance of PHL web accessioning page (test requisition).
• Collaborate with OIT to ensure proper maintenance of laboratory subnet – connection of laboratory equipment, IP configuration, file transfer, serial data connections.
• Development and maintenance of LIMS visual workflows for tracking of tests/samples.
• Review grant PHL Funding Opportunity Announcements (FOA) and PHL Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for identification of key activities and budget items.
• Develop and/or refine grant narratives, justifications, performance evaluations, implementation plans, and milestones for competitive grants.
• Develop and deliver trainings for LIMS implementation, grant completion, and administrative procedures.
• Lead and coordinate technical investigations and manage technology resolution implementations for PHL activities.
• Perform technical tasks like LIMS installations, environment refreshes, backups, performance tracking, etc.
• Develop ad hoc queries (SQL) based on user requirements.
• Liaise with LIMS vendor, other internal technology groups and business partners on technology change governance and change prioritization.
• Ensure information security; access, use, and safeguard sensitive information to ensure HIPPA compliance.
• Formulates and defines scope of work for major upgrades to LIMS with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory requirements.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field from an accredited college or university AND Three years of experience in support of an operating system, database management system or a related field
OR
Two years of experience at the lower level Database Administrator 2 (ITP031) or position equivalent.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific study or related field and a minimum of 3 years experience developing, integrating and configuring LIMS in a clinical testing environment.
- Professional experience utilizing DBMS and proficient in SQL Server Environment.
- Extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures while being familiar with federal regulatory statues governing medical laboratories.
- A working knowledge and understanding of laboratory operations, workflows, and testing algorithms for clinical laboratory analyses.
- Familiar with emergency preparedness or infectious disease outbreak investigations.
- Understanding of SQL database queries and relationships.
- Understanding of system enhancement principles and tools, such as Design/Coding/Performance/Maintenance.
- Familiar with 21 CFR Part 11 compliance and computer system validation.
- Demonstrate initiative in learning and utilizing new technologies.
- Analytical ability to effectively identify issues that affect workflow performance, and provide solutions to improve the performance of the LIMS.
- Experience creating and modifying Crystal Reports.
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of SQL
- Strong knowledge of Crystal Reports
- Sound knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools
- Preferred languages: Jscript, .NET, VBScript, SSL, HL7, XML, Python, Zpl
- RDBMS: SQL Server, Oracle
