Description
The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is seeking a qualified
LIMS Administrator for a 12-month contract with the option to renew
starting on March 01st 2027.
Position Summary
The LIMS Administrator III serves as the system owner for the Oklahoma
State Department of Health (OSDH) Public Health Laboratory s (PHL)
Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). The incumbent will
partner with PHL personnel, IT personnel, and other supporting groups to
maintain and improve Labware/Rees or/and Neometrix and any other
LIMS in use by the PHL. The role will support the testing, functionality,
upgrade, and validation efforts of new LIMS applications within the PHL
environment. The LIMS Administrator will troubleshoot; and perform
remedial actions while documenting resolutions consistent with the
College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory
Improvement Act (CLIA) standards to resolve problems with LIMS. The
position will also assist in PHL reporting and implementation. They will
assist in internal and external training development and delivery.
Position Responsibilities /Essential Functions
Analyze database and laboratory workflows and provide strategy and
methods to tune and improve the LIMS
Implement alterations to the existing LIMS to ensure the system
continues to meet 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.
Collaboration with the vendor, OMES and other facilities for LIMS
upgrade and the implementation.
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.
Development and maintenance of the PHL web accessioning page (test
requisition)
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 Opportunities 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 training 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, environmental refreshes,
backups, performance tracking, etc.
Develop crystal reports and ad hoc queries (SQL) based on user
requirements
Liaise with LIMS vendors, other internal technology groups, and
business partners on technology change governance and change
Ensure information security; access, use, and safeguard sensitive
information to ensure HIPAA compliance.
Formulates and defines the scope of work for major upgrades to LIMS
with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory
requirements.
Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Other duties as assigned.
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value
statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions,
confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their
peers.
Requirements
A bachelor s degree is required, preferably in a scientific field of study;
plus, four (4) years of professional experience with extensive technical
knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures while being
familiar with federal regulatory statues governing medical laboratories.
Duration
03/01/2027-02/29/2028 with option to renew
Location & Schedule
OKC Onsite 5 days in office 8AM - 5PM
