Job opportunity: Laboratory Information Management System Lead

Position Summary: The Laboratory Information Management System Lead will manage in the implementation and maintenance of a LIMS system. The position will create and maintain necessary procedures, assist in the configuration/customization of the system and provide training to staff members. This position requires flexibility with changing priorities.

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Lead position is primarily responsible for supporting the LIMS system within the Quality Control Department. Approximately 50% of their time on user assistance, such as building and modifying tests, specs, sampling plans, templates and other user-managed information, performing new user training and other basic troubleshooting for users. The other 50% of the time will be spent on report design (Jasper) and improvement initiatives such as instrument interfaces and page configuration or functionality
changes.

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Lead is the liaison between QC and IT in areas related to system implementation and maintenance. Responsible for implementing and maintaining laboratory instrument interfaces with LIMS and implementing and maintaining statistical Quality Control software interface for charting and data analysis/trending purposes. Responsible for responding and resolving QC system users inquires and is the technical lead for QC process improvement projects. Responsible for reports generation and management of information stored in LIMS for statistical analysis, interpretation of data, and investigating causes.

Essential Functions:

• Support LIMS implementation and maintenance activities
• Configure and customize LIMS using programming skills
• Integrate instruments with LIMS
• Conduct user-training sessions for LIMS users
• Perform entry and edit of all relevant static data
• Act as liaison between internal laboratory users and vendor to address various system issues
• Evaluate product enhancements and capabilities, in addition to implementing upgrades as required
• Interact with software vendor to resolve system issues

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor Degree in any health science field or information technology or related discipline is preferred
• 2-5 years’ experience preferred in a LIMS Administrator role for a Clinical or QC laboratory
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated working understanding of laboratory operations and practices strong organizational and/or project management skills
• Ability to contribute to multiple projects for different business stakeholders
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Instructions for Submitting Applications

• All applications should be submitted electronically to TIDECameroon@georgetown.edu
• Please mention in the subject line of the email the position for which you are applying
• Applications should include 3 references that are familiar with applicant’s work experience preferably in the last 3-5 years. References should include contact information including daytime phone and e-mail address
• All applications should include a cover letter that details one’s suitability for the job highlighting key functional areas, expected qualifications and experiences
• Candidates should attach a 3-page CV/Resume that highlights one’s key achievements in areas relevant to the job
• Job related stated qualifications and experience are the basic minimum requirements that each applicant must meet to be considered for interviewing
• All applicants should include daytime phone contact information

Deadline for application is February 7th, 2022, 5 PM Cameroon Time.

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered

Georgetown University Center for Global Health Practice and Impact through its local entity
Georgetown Global Health Cameroon is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified
persons to apply regardless of gender, ethnicity, or any other status variable