NEW JOB OPENING
LABORATORY INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS (LIMS) ADMINISTRATOR
IN Oklahoma City, OK, USA!

Education Requirement:

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, information systems, computer science, healthcare technology, or related field.







Required Qualifications

• Minimum four (4) years of professional experience supporting Laboratory Information Management Systems.

• Strong understanding of clinical or public health laboratory operations and workflows.

• Experience working within regulated laboratory environments.

• Knowledge of federal regulations governing medical laboratories, including CLIA and CAP requirements.

• Experience supporting laboratory software implementations, upgrades, and integrations.



Required Technical Skills

• SQL

• Visual Basic

• Visual Basic .NET

• Fire Daemon

• Apache Tomcat

• ZPL

• PCL

• JScript.NET

• HTML

• LIMS Basic

• ASTM E1381

• ASTM E1394

• XML

• HL7

• Script Parsers



Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering LabWare, Rees, Neometrix, or other enterprise LIMS platforms.

• Public health laboratory experience.

• Experience with Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR).

• Crystal Reports development experience.

• Knowledge of instrument interfacing and laboratory automation.

• Experience supporting CDC, APHL, ARLN, or similar public health reporting programs.

• Previous state government or healthcare laboratory experience.



Compliance Requirements

• High Data Sensitivity environment.

• Must comply with all applicable security, confidentiality, HIPAA, and State of Oklahoma requirements.



Position Summary

• We are seeking an experienced LIMS Administrator III to serve as the primary administrator and system owner for the Public Health Laboratory's Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).

• This position will be responsible for maintaining, supporting, enhancing, and optimizing the laboratory information systems environment, including LabWare/Rees, Neometrix, and other laboratory applications.

• The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise in laboratory information systems, healthcare and laboratory regulations, HL7 integrations, database management, reporting, system administration, and laboratory workflow automation. This individual will work closely with laboratory personnel, IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure reliable, compliant, and efficient laboratory operations.



Key Responsibilities



LIMS Administration & Support

• Serve as the primary administrator and subject matter expert for laboratory information management systems.

• Analyze laboratory workflows and database performance to identify opportunities for process improvement and system optimization.

• Implement modifications and enhancements to support evolving laboratory business requirements.

• Troubleshoot system issues, document resolutions, and perform corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

• Coordinate software upgrades, patches, and system implementations with vendors and internal technology teams.

• Perform installations, backups, environmental refreshes, system monitoring, and performance tuning.

System Integration & Development

• Design, implement, and maintain HL7 interfaces and electronic laboratory reporting solutions.

• Support and maintain:

o APHL/CDC Public Health Laboratory Interoperability Project (PHLIP) messaging

o CDC Antibiotic Resistance Laboratory Network (ARLN) result messaging

o HL7 Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR) feeds

• Develop and maintain web-based laboratory accessioning and test requisition solutions.

• Build and maintain visual workflows within the LIMS environment.

• Develop Crystal Reports, SQL queries, dashboards, and customized reporting solutions.

Technical Infrastructure & Laboratory Systems

• Support laboratory network environments, instrument connectivity, and data transfer processes.

• Configure laboratory equipment interfaces, IP networking, serial communications, and file transfers.

• Manage laboratory subnet connectivity and related infrastructure components.

• Collaborate with OMES, vendors, and laboratory stakeholders on system improvements and implementations.

Compliance & Quality Assurance

• Ensure compliance with:

o Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)

o College of American Pathologists (CAP)

o HIPAA requirements

o Public health laboratory reporting standards

• Document system changes, testing results, validations, and technical procedures.

• Participate in validation testing and quality assurance activities for new or modified systems.

• Maintain security controls and appropriate access management procedures.

Training & Documentation

• Develop technical documentation, standard operating procedures, and user guides.

• Deliver training related to LIMS functionality, laboratory processes, and administrative procedures.

• Communicate technical issues and project updates effectively to laboratory and management teams.

Project & Grant Support

• Assist with identifying technology-related opportunities within grant funding announcements.

• Support development of grant narratives, implementation plans, milestones, and performance metrics.

• Lead technical investigations and coordinate implementation of technology solutions supporting laboratory initiatives.

• **Only those lawfully authorized to work in the designated country associated with the position will be considered.**

• **Please note that all Position start dates and duration are estimates and may be reduced or lengthened based upon a client’s business needs and requirements.**