Job Description
ROLES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform a wide variety of activities and operations in support of the US Army Environmental Monitoring Laboratory (EML) quality assurance team and Aberdeen Proving Ground – Edgewood Area, MD.
Manage and lead the continued operation, upgrade, and validation of the Chemware Horizon Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system.
Assist customers with various LIMS software, interface and hardware related technical support questions.
Recommend and implement LIMS system enhancements as required to efficiently execute laboratory operations and improve the end-user experience.
Perform Oracle PL/SQL development to improve operations, efficiency, and reporting.
Execute Oracle PL/SQL performance tuning for queries to reduce database resource costs and improve data analysis and reporting speed.
Develop manual and automated testing scripts, and identify corrective actions, as required.
Ensure LIMS functions are conducted in compliance with current Laboratory Quality Management System requirements.
Verify that all data integrity standards are maintained, and issues are mitigated in a timely manner.
Communicate with US Army EML leadership when a quality issue with the LIMS is identified.
Act as the primary subject matter expert (SME) for the LIMS during audits.
Comply with audit readiness of the quality documentation, user lists and privileges, and procedures.
Identify the most cost effective methods for storing laboratory documentation to meet auditing and certification guidelines.
Provide onsite and remote LIMS training to customers, as required.
Work with Chemware to incorporate upgrades and improvements, and troubleshoot issues related to LIMS access and performance.
Provide LIMS quality and performance metrics to customers, as required.
Contribute to and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and training materials.
Participate in a positive team environment across the LIMS user base.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited University.
5+ years' experience working with LIMS systems.
At least one year successfully performing as a Chemware Horizon LIMS Administrator.
Expertise with Oracle and SQL.
At least one year experience in a laboratory environment.
Understanding of routine workflows in regulated laboratories.
Familiarity with laboratory quality management systems and ISO 17025.
Strong analytical, communication and problem-solving skills.
Strong technical writing skills.
SECURITY CLEARANCE:
WHEN YOU WORK FOR JRAD YOU WILL NEVER BE JUST A NUMBER. WE PUT PEOPLE BEFORE PROFITS!
JRAD is committed to the health and well-being of its employees. We offer more paid time off than the average company upon hire and the following benefits are available to all full-time employees:
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts for unreimbursed medical & dependent day care
• Disability Insurance
• 401K Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
JRAD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/VETERANS/DISABLED.