LIMS System Administrator

Experis; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Experis seeks an experienced LIMS System Administrator to manage and enhance a Laboratory Information Management System across multiple sites, including Melbourne, with Sydney and Canberra considered. The role focuses on administration, support, and optimization within a large Federal Government ICT ecosystem.

You will work with stakeholders, ICT teams and vendors to implement enhancements, troubleshoot issues and ensure compliance. Strong SQL, database, and integration skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience administering a LIMS platform such as SampleManager.
• Experience with databases and SQL.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.
• Proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support the LIMS platform.
• Gather business requirements and develop enhancements.
• Configure software, troubleshoot issues and resolve defects.
• Develop and maintain integrations between LIMS and other systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls.
• Provide technical support and training to system users.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance for system changes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs and test plans.
• Collaborate with external vendors to resolve system issues.
• Produce management, financial and statistical reporting.
• Perform routine system maintenance, backups, archiving and data management.

Skills

LIMS administration

SQL databases

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent working

Communication skills

Tools

SampleManager

.NET/C#

Visual Basic

Java

HTML

SQL Database Administration

Job description

12 Month Contract + 2 x 12 Month Extensions | Melbourne Preferred | Sydney & Canberra Considered

Are you an experienced LIMS Administrator with a passion for supporting scientific and laboratory environments? We are seeking a skilled professional to manage and enhance a critical Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) that supports laboratory operations across multiple sites.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a large Federal Government environment, contributing to the ongoing development, support and optimisation of laboratory systems that underpin essential scientific and analytical services.

About the Role

As the LIMS System Administrator, you will be responsible for administering, maintaining and enhancing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), working closely with laboratory stakeholders, ICT teams and external vendors.

You will provide technical support, develop new functionality, troubleshoot complex issues and ensure the system continues to meet operational and compliance requirements.

This role requires a proactive and collaborative individual who can balance technical expertise with strong stakeholder engagement skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain and support the LIMS platform.
• Gather business requirements and develop system enhancements and new functionality.
• Configure software, troubleshoot issues and resolve defects.
• Develop and maintain integrations between LIMS and other business systems.
• Manage user accounts, permissions and access controls.
• Provide technical support and training to system users.
• Conduct testing and quality assurance activities for system changes.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation, SOPs and test plans.
• Liaise with external vendors to investigate and resolve system issues.
• Produce management, financial and statistical reporting.
• Perform routine system maintenance, backups, archiving and data management activities.
• Collaborate with database, infrastructure, security and network teams to deliver business outcomes and upgrades.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:

• Experience administering a LIMS platform such as SampleManager or a similar laboratory information management system.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations and the role of LIMS within scientific or analytical environments.
• Experience working with databases and SQL.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• The ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn new technologies and systems.

Technical Skills

Experience in one or more of the following would be highly advantageous:

• VGL
• LIMS Basic
• .NET / C#
• Visual Basic
• Java
• HTML
• SQL Database Administration

Essential Experience

• Availability Management (SFIA Level 4)
• Problem Management (SFIA Level 3)
• Programming / Software Development (SFIA Level 2)

What's on Offer

• Initial 12 month contract
• 2 x 12 month extension options
• Up to 40 hours per week
• Melbourne location preferred, with Sydney and Canberra applicants encouraged to apply
• Opportunity to work on a critical enterprise application supporting scientific and laboratory operations
• Collaborative and technically diverse environment
• Exposure to a large-scale Federal Government ICT ecosystem

Security Requirements

Applicants must be Australian Citizens and must hold a Baseline Security Clearance.