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The Communicable Disease Division performs genomic sequencing on a growing number of pathogens of public health concern. The LIMS Administrator will oversee and support the development, implementation and maintenance of sequencing workflows and processes within the Illumina Clarity LIMS environment. The LIMS Administrator will work closely with IT, laboratory, and bioinformatics staff to support instrument interfaces and automation. This position is on-site at 2601 Agriculture Drive, Madison, WI 53718. Remote work may be considered at the discretion of the hiring manager.

• 20% Maintains and improves current functioning of the LIMS and the associated instrument interfaces
• 10% Analyzes LIMS system needs and trouble shoots system problems, identifying and implementing appropriate technical solutions
• 20% Designs and builds new tests and procedures in the LIMS according to department and organizational needs including necessary customer reporting and any associated instrument interfacing
• 5% Works with internal and external partners to design, implement, and maintain electronic data transmission (Orders in, Results out) between our systems and theirs using custom systems
• 10% Designs and implements testing plans for system updates, upgrades, and processes or functions of the LIMS, instrument interfaces, and data transmission
• 10% Serves as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact to the LIMS provider and other external partners or customers
• 10% Serves as the liaison between the laboratory's analytical staff and the IT staff
• 5% Utilizes, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation, including non-routine instrument maintenance and repairs
• 10% Serves as a subject matter expert, supporting and/or training new employees, students, and other professional colleagues in the use the LIMS and the use and implementation of analytical testing

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Preferred
Bachelor's Degree

Required:
- 1 to 2 years' experience administrating LIMS systems
- 1 to 2 years' experience with Illumina Clarity LIMS
- Professional experience working with IT and laboratory personnel
- Professional experience working with customers to learn about their needs, gather requirements, recommend solutions, and assist with solution implementation

Preferred:
- Experience with regulatory CLIA standards and CAP accreditation
- Experience creating, maintaining, and following service and technical documentation for assigned projects and services

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Ongoing/Renewable

Minimum $65,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
The base minimum annual salary for this position is $65,000/year. Actual pay will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/)

To begin the application process please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV, a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications relevant to the position, and a document listing contact information for three (3) references, including at least one supervisor.

If you have questions, you may email hrstaff@slh.wisc.edu or call Kelsey Bailey, 608-262-5594.

Kelsey Bailey
kelsey.bailey@slh.wisc.edu
608-262-5594
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

LIMS Administrator II(HS104)

A527000-WI STATE LAB OF HYGIENE/CDD/MICROBIOLOGY

Academic Staff-Renewable

273356-AS