LIMS Administrator

Equiliem; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Matching 401(k)

Commuter Benefits

Employee Discounts & Rewards

Payroll Payment Options

Job summary

Equiliem in Dallas, TX seeks a LIMS Administrator to be the primary contact for LIMS support, configuration, and continuous improvement. You will collaborate with laboratory staff and technical teams to troubleshoot issues and optimize workflows.

The role requires translating lab processes into technical requirements, managing enhancement requests, coordinating testing and deployment, and ensuring changes meet operational needs.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience in laboratory operations with LIMS administrator responsibilities or LIMS configuration/technical support.
• Ability to translate laboratory workflows and testing requirements into technical specifications for developers and support teams.
• Experience with testing, production deployment, and coordinating changes in a lab IT environment.

Responsibilities

• Partner with laboratory staff and commercial teams to identify system bottlenecks, reduce manual workarounds, and improve daily workflows.
• Provide frontline user support for login issues, data entry, reporting, system configuration, and other functional concerns.
• Maintain and configure system master data, including users, contracts, quotes, analyses, variations, instruments, maintenance records, products, specifications, and user permissions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory personnel and LIMS support teams.
• Gather and translate laboratory workflows and testing needs into functional requirements, technical specifications, and reproducible test cases.
• Submit, prioritize, and track support tickets and system enhancement requests through resolution.
• Validate configuration changes in test environments and coordinate user acceptance testing with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate system changes through final delivery and production deployment.
• Track multiple tickets and testing activities to ensure timely completion and verified results.

Skills

LIMS administration

Troubleshooting

Requirements gathering

Communication

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, or related

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent

Tools

LIMS system

SQL basics

Job description

LIMS Administrator

Location: Dallas, TX
Pay:$40.00 - $45.00 per hour
26-11290

Job Summary

The LIMS Administrator serves as the primary point of contact for laboratory information management system (LIMS) support, configuration, and continuous improvement. This role partners with laboratory personnel and technical support teams to troubleshoot issues, improve workflows, and increase operational efficiency. The administrator translates laboratory processes into technical requirements, manages enhancement requests, and coordinates testing and deployment to ensure system changes meet operational needs.

Job Responsibilities

• Partner with laboratory staff and commercial teams to identify system bottlenecks, reduce manual workarounds, and improve daily workflows.
• Provide frontline user support for login issues, data entry, reporting, system configuration, and other functional concerns.
• Maintain and configure system master data, including users, contracts, quotes, analyses, variations, instruments, maintenance records, products, specifications, and user permissions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between laboratory personnel and LIMS support teams.
• Gather and translate laboratory workflows and testing needs into functional requirements, technical specifications, and reproducible test cases.
• Submit, prioritize, and track support tickets and system enhancement requests through resolution.
• Validate configuration changes in test environments and coordinate user acceptance testing with key stakeholders.
• Coordinate system changes through final delivery and production deployment.
• Track multiple tickets and testing activities to ensure timely completion and verified results.

Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of relevant hands‑on experience in laboratory operations with LIMS super‑user or administrator responsibilities, or in LIMS configuration, programming, or technical support within a laboratory environment.
• Ability to translate laboratory workflows and scientific testing requirements into technical specifications for developers and support teams.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, and follow‑through skills, including the ability to manage multiple tickets and testing activities.
• Ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with user acceptance testing, regression testing, system configuration, or production deployment is preferred based on the candidate's background.

Education

• Laboratory‑focused candidates: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Materials Science, or a related scientific discipline.
• Technical candidates: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or equivalent technical experience.

About Equiliem

Equiliem believes in empowering success. It's our job to cultivate relationships that connect people and employers in a way that is inclusive, intelligent, and allows both to thrive.

Across the U.S., leading companies in healthcare, government, engineering, manufacturing, professional services, and energy rely on us for their workforce solutions. Our recruiting and HR services include contract and direct hire staffing, Payrolling/EOR, Independent Contractor Compliance, and Managed Services.

For almost 30 years, we've helped shape our industry. Today, we continue to research, ask questions, and continuously enhance the candidate journey and client experience.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to our employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision & Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k)
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Discounts & Rewards
• Payroll Payment Options

EEO Employer

Equiliem is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equiliem will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at [emailprotected] or [phone].