American Water · 1 week ago
Senior, LIMS Administrator
Belleville, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expAmerican Water is responsible for water and wastewater system compliance, and they are seeking a Senior, LIMS Administrator to oversee laboratory data needs and the strategic development of LIMS-based tools. This role involves maintaining data integrity, ensuring compliance with laboratory accreditation, and optimizing LIMS functionalities to support operational needs.
ConsumerWaste ManagementWater
Responsibilities
Maintain support and maintenance of laboratory LIMS system functionality including instrumentation interface, established reporting regimen, customized alerting tools, and sample scheduling
Maintain data integrity related to stored and historical data
Identify and lead system upgrade needs through to modern, secure, interconnected technology landscape
Serve as key point of contact to vendors associated with LIMS and LIMS-connected technologies. This includes designing and optimizing the LIMS to fully leverage its capabilities, including seamless integration with third-party laboratories
Ensure compliance with all laboratory accreditation requirements
Provide direct support for operating company compliance activities, especially in the reporting of data to state regulatory agencies
Provide direct data support to capital projects across the enterprise
Implement LIMS enhancements to improve laboratory efficiencies
Update LIMS data tables as requested by regulators or state leadership
Assist other areas of the lab as needed including sample scheduling, receiving and shipping
Qualification
Required
Strong knowledge of database programming and maintenance
Working knowledge of technology implementation
Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications
Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations)
Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams)
Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)
Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects)
System configuration skills (e.g. design and customization, permission management, integrations, validation and testing)
Database management (e.g. data governance, performance optimization, SQL proficiency, audit trail management)
Bachelor's degree in computer science or related field
8+ years' experience in database systems or applications
Preferred
Knowledge of utility or laboratory operations preferred
Database, programming, LIMS certifications preferred
Company
American Water
American Water is a waste water utility company.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$900.57MKey Investors
Water Research Foundation
2024-02-21Grant· $0.57M
2023-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $900M
2017-11-29Post Ipo Equity
Leadership Team
John Griffith
President and Chief Executive Officer
Susan N. Story
President & Chief Executive Officer
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