LIMS Operational Analyst

SRUC; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension contributions

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted RAC Membership

Generous family leave

Hybrid working arrangements

Tailored investment in your learning &

Job summary

SRUC is seeking an LIMS Operational Analyst to manage the Laboratory Information Management System supporting ~600,000 samples annually. You will drive system improvements, ensure data integrity, and coordinate with operational users and IDS to deliver compliant, efficient laboratory services.

The role emphasizes collaboration across Veterinary Services and Information and Digital Services, maintaining robust, regulatory-aligned processes within a hybrid working setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum SCQF Level 5 in English and Mathematics.
• For full person specification, download the job particular document.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective operation and continuous improvement of LIMS.
• Act as liaison between operational users and IDS to deliver system enhancements.
• Ensure data integrity across sample registration, laboratory testing, results reporting, invoicing and regulatory requirements.

Education

SCQF Level 5 in English and Mathematics

Job description

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The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications, experience, knowledge and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Interviews will be held on Friday, 20 th November at Pentlands Science Park.

Shortlisted candidates will be informed by 13 th November.

About the Team:

SRUC Veterinary Services provides disease surveillance and analytical testing via our Veterinary and Analytical Laboratory and our network of disease surveillance hubs situated throughout Scotland. We providenational veterinary disease surveillance for the Scottish Governmentand collaborate with APHA to support statutory disease control schemes.

Our Veterinary Services team are experts in animal disease diagnosis, and we process 600,000 samples each year. Close links with research and development activities within SRUC and in several other academic and research institutions ensure that our UK, EU and international clients benefit from practical support coupled with expert scientific advice.

Our suite of services supports clients like vets, farmers and pharmaceutical companies by providing diagnostic testing for farm livestock and companion animals, as well as livestock health schemes, livestock health planning, veterinary CPD courses and external quality assessment schemes.

The Opportunity:

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Operational Analyst is responsible for ensuring the effective operation, maintenance and continuous improvement of LIMS, a business-critical platform that underpins all aspects of SRUC Veterinary Services’ laboratory and disease surveillance activities. Supporting the management of approximately 600,000 samples annually, the postholder acts as the principal Veterinary Services subject matter expert for LIMS, serving as the key liaison between operational users and Information and Digital Services (IDS).

The role is responsible for ensuring that LIMS accurately supports business processes across sample registration, laboratory testing, results reporting, invoicing, management information and regulatory requirements. This includes maintaining the integrity of core system data, gathering and analysing business requirements, developing specifications for system enhancements, and coordinating user acceptance testing to ensure successful implementation of system changes.

Working collaboratively with colleagues across Veterinary Services and IDS, the postholder will drive the ongoing development and optimisation of LIMS, translating operational needs into effective system solutions that enhance service delivery, data quality and business efficiency. The role plays a vital part in ensuring that the system remains robust, compliant and aligned with both current operational demands and future organisational requirements.

Given the high-volume and business-critical nature of Veterinary Services’ activities, the postholder must ensure that all responsibilities are carried out accurately, consistently and in a timely manner to minimise operational risk and maintain confidence in the service provided to customers, stakeholders and regulatory bodies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants should hold a minimum of SCQF Level 5 (or equivalent) qualifications in English and Mathematics, demonstrating a sound foundation in literacy and numeracy.

For full person specification, download the job particular document.

Eligibility for Sponsorship:

Please note that this position does not meet the criteria for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Why work for SRUC?

• Generous annual leave
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted RAC Membership
• Generous family leave
• Hybrid working arrangements (in some areas)
• Tailored investment in your learning and development

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