LIM Systems Specialist

About the role

The LIMS System Specialist will assist in the management of patient records and related data applicable to public health laboratory testing performed at the environmental and clinical laboratories. The primary responsibilities include management of LIMS, electronic forms, and the environmental laboratories websites. Additionally, the LIMS System Specialist will help identify and resolve technical problems, provide support for the development of new test panels, and optimize current LIMS functions.

Responsibilities

• Electronic Laboratory Data Exchange (LDX) System Management
• Data Quality Assurance, Compliance & Maintenance of Laboratory Information System
• Cal-LIMS/E-LIMS Coordination and Business Analysis
• System Administration, Technical Support & Training
• Vendor and Customer Coordination and Relations

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, or Bachelor's degree in life sciences with training and experience in Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience managing and coordinating application development efforts.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with troubleshooting and resolving application performance issues for users.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in communication, marketing, public relations or related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in data architecture, modeling, design, data management, data security and system integration.
• Skills to assist with installing, configuring, and imaging new computer hardware and troubleshooting software.
• Skills to design systems, data products and / or data production processes while focusing on data curation, data exchange, data security, data integrity and information environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Office Software.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Ability to provide support for Mac OS and Apple devices.
• Ability to provide general technical support of various software’s used on campus and remote users.
• Ability to troubleshoot network equipment and servers.
• Ability to clearly document procedures and create training materials related to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• In depth knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
• Knowledge to represent complex technical information in abstract models.
• Knowledge to maintain and optimize information systems and migrate data and information systems as needed.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or software development processes for maintaining information technology systems, and the models and methodologies used to develop these systems.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal, oral and written communications skills to effectively interact with diverse groups, colleagues, public officials, and supervisors.
• Experience in communicating to public health stakeholders verbally and/or in writing.
• Experience creating and conducting training, documenting protocols and/or procedures for public health stakeholders and end users.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data management.
• Knowledge of procedures, laws, regulations, and policies of the State of California related to information technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in MIS or Computer Science, or Bachelor's degree in life sciences with training and experience in Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience managing and coordinating application development efforts.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience with troubleshooting and resolving application performance issues for users.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in communication, marketing, public relations or related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in data architecture, modeling, design, data management, data security and system integration.
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience in data quality and governance issues and requirements.

Skills and knowledge

• Skills to assist with installing, configuring, and imaging new computer hardware and troubleshooting software.
• Skills to design systems, data products and / or data production processes while focusing on data curation, data exchange, data security, data integrity and information environments.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment including MS Office Software.
• Skills to conduct the installation and troubleshooting the Microsoft family of products including Microsoft OS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Ability to provide support for Mac OS and Apple devices.
• Ability to provide general technical support of various software’s used on campus and remote users.
• Ability to troubleshoot network equipment and servers.
• Ability to clearly document procedures and create training materials related to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• In depth knowledge of data management systems, practices and standards.
• Knowledge to represent complex technical information in abstract models.
• Knowledge to maintain and optimize information systems and migrate data and information systems as needed.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills with an ability to work concurrently on several projects/issues.
• Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) or software development processes for maintaining information technology systems, and the models and methodologies used to develop these systems.
• Demonstrated successful interpersonal, oral and written communications skills to effectively interact with diverse groups, colleagues, public officials, and supervisors.
• Experience in communicating to public health stakeholders verbally and/or in writing.
• Experience creating and conducting training, documenting protocols and/or procedures for public health stakeholders and end users.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) data management.
• Knowledge of procedures, laws, regulations, and policies of the State of California related to information technology.