One of our leading federal govt clients is seeking to engage LIMS System Administrator -Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney

Please note Candidates must have a Baseline security clearance

Extension term-24 months

Location of work-Canberra-Hybrid

Job details

We are seeking a motivated, proactive, personable, and skilled LIMS Administrator (APS6 equivalent). Our ideal candidate will have proven system administration experience preferably managing a LIMS system such as Sample Manager or a similar, relevant to the functioning of a commercial analytical/scientific laboratory. The role is very critical to supporting the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for the National Measurement Institute (NMI).

The successful candidate will have:

- Practical knowledge of, or experience in LIMS administration such as Sample Manager or a similar system relevant to the functioning of a commercial analytical/scientific laboratory.
- Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following computer programming and scripting languages:
- VGL
- LIMS Basics
- .Net C#
- Visual Basics
- Java and HTML.
- SQL
- Sound knowledge of database administration. The use of SQL to extract information from database or to correct errors in the database.
- Sound knowledge of scientific laboratory environments and the role of LIMS in laboratory operations.
- Familiarity with standard IT applications and the ability to rapidly develop a high level of understanding of new application or systems.
- Experience in processing data and the use of standard desktop applications.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills with the ability to analyse and resolve complex issues.
- Demonstrated ability to learn new systems and technologies.




- Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships and work collaboratively and effectively in a team environment and with business stakeholders.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- A high level of commitment, self-motivation, and initiative.
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgement in a dynamic environment.
- Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise workloads.

Key duties and responsibilities

As a LIMS Administrator, you will be managing and supporting the LIMS system, Sample Manager operated by the Analytical Services Brach (Melbourne and Sydney) and several groups within Chembio & Biological Branch (Sydney). You will be developing /enhancing functionality using its proprietary language VGL, configuring software, testing, troubleshooting, and producing technical documentation. You will also work as part of a team of LIMS admins and Developers, liaising with internal / external stakeholders and collaborating with ICT colleagues where required.

Duties:

- Liaise with business areas to gather requirements to develop enhancements and new functionality in the LIMS system.
- Address enquires from staff and senior management regarding LIMS data and system with the aim of contributing towards the business objectives.
- Provide technical support to staff,



including troubleshooting, bug fixing and managing LIMS user accounts and access.
- Undertake training of NMI staff in the use of the LIMS.
- Specify requirements and prepare specifications for amendments and undertake testing of the programs developed.
- Carry out system enhancements under the direction of the LIMS Technical Manager, ensuring appropriate change control and associated procedures are adhered to.
- Implement and maintain quality control measures.
- Develop and maintain interfaces to facilitate data exchange between LIMS and other systems.
- Develop and maintain documentation SOPs, procedures, and test plans.
- Perform routine maintenance tasks such as committing or archiving of the LIMS data, backups, review and update users and their access under the direction of NMI managers.
- Liaise with LIMS vendor to troubleshoot core system issues.
- Generate Financial, Management and statistical reports for senior management.
- Utilise the following personal qualities in your day-to-day work:
- ability to work as a part of a team and operate with a degree of independence where required.
- build relationships with colleagues and take a collaborative approach.
- plan and manage implementation tasks.
- solve problems quickly, appropriately, and efficiently.
- Work across ICT (including Database, Server, security, and Network teams) to deliver business outcomes, upgrades, undertake testing, manage issues and outages.
- Apply an understanding of and commitment to workplace diversity, workplace participation, secure working environment and access and equity principles.

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📌 LIMS System Administrator-Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney
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