Sr. IT Programmer Analyst

Closing on: Monday, August 17, 2026

About the role

The City of Fort Worth is one of the fastest growing large cities in the U.S. Our employees serve the needs of over 1,000,000 residents, promoting our values of exceptional customer experience, mutual respect, embracing our diversity, continuous improvement, ethical behavior, and accountability.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programmer Analyst in the Strategic Operations division of the Water Department, reporting directly to the Assistant Water Director. The LIMS section is responsible for supporting the environmental laboratory (Central Laboratory) by ensuring laboratory data is accurate, compliant, and efficient. This in-person position works closely with the water/wastewater laboratory team to ensure LIMS processes comply with regulatory requirements from agencies such as NELAP, TCEQ, and the EPA, including strict adherence to change control and validation protocols.

This position is ideal for someone with a biology, chemistry, environmental science, or medical laboratory background with a solid understanding of laboratory data workflows. Advanced software engineering experience is not required; we value laboratory knowledge and the ability to learn technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day LIMS operations, maintenance, system administration, and provide user training to meet operational and regulatory requirements
• Develop and maintain SQL or PL/SQL scripts to support data validation, reporting, and automation
• Develop and maintain laboratory reports within the LIMS environment
• Administer LIMS user roles, access controls, and workflow permissions
• Troubleshoot LIMS technical issues and provide responsive support to end users
• Support and validate laboratory computer systems and instrument integration
• Work with IT teams and vendors to resolve system or integration issues
• Develop training materials, SOPs, and provide hands-on user training
• Maintain regular onsite presence to support daily lab operations
• Perform other related duties as assigned to contribute to the ongoing success of the laboratory

The LIMS section is responsible for:

• Supporting the environmental laboratory by working hands-on with laboratory staff to ensure laboratory data is accurate, compliant, and efficient
• Providing in-person support for the laboratory’s LIMS system by troubleshooting and resolving system-related issues that arise in the lab
• Playing a crucial role in developing and deploying system upgrades, adding new procedures, and modules to support evolving business needs

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, Information Technology, Computer Science, or related field
• Five (5) years of hands-on experience in computer programming, implementing, and managing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar data management system
• Valid Driver’s License

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant laboratory testing experience
• Hands-on experience with water and wastewater laboratory practices, procedural workflows, and terminology
• Experience with Clinisys or similar LIMS platform
• Working knowledge of SQL, VBA for queries, reporting, and data validation
• Experience with SQL Developer, Access, Excel, or similar tools for data analysis, querying, and reporting
• Familiarity with NELAP, TCEQ, EPA, or other accreditation/regulatory programs
• Experience supporting laboratory IT systems or instrument integration
• Strong technical documentation, project management, and training skills

Benefits

• 11 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Paid Time Off
• Pension Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities

Pay

Pay Range: $89,164 - $115,914 annual compensation

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Depending on assignment, positions in this class typically require touching, talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work – Typically exert up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, a negligible amount of force frequently, and/or constantly having to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.