LIMS Administrator

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. seeks an experienced LIMS Administrator to own and manage the PHL LIMS environment. This on-site role in Oklahoma City involves coordinating with PHL staff, IT, and vendors for upgrades, testing, validation, and training development.

You will troubleshoot, document resolutions per CAP/CLIA, and implement HL7 interfaces (PHLIP ORU, ARLN, ELR) and LIMS enhancements. Strong regulatory knowledge and SQL reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree is required, plus four (4) years of professional experience with extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and familiarity with federal regulatory statues governing medical laboratories.
• Experience as LIMS system owner and upgrade coordination with vendors (Labware/Rees/Neometrix).
• Ability to troubleshoot, document resolutions per CAP/CLIA standards and resolve LIMS issues.
• Experience implementing and maintaining HL7 messages (PHLIP HL7 ORU, ARLN, ELR).
• On-site role based in Oklahoma City with collaboration across internal teams and vendors.

Responsibilities

• Owns and manages the PHL LIMS system lifecycle for the Oklahoma State Department of Health.
• Collaborates with PHL staff, IT, OMES and vendors for LIMS upgrades and implementations.
• Supports testing, validation, and deployment of new LIMS applications in the PHL environment.
• Troubleshoots issues and documents resolutions per CAP/CLIA standards.
• Develops and delivers training for LIMS implementations and admin procedures.
• Develops Crystal Reports and ad hoc SQL queries for user requirements.
• Ensures HIPAA compliance and data security across LIMS processes.

Skills

Database analysis

LIMS upgrades

Vendor coordination

Documentation

HL7 messaging

ARLN messaging

HL7 ELR

Web accessioning

Lab subnet maintenance

LIMS workflows

Grant review

Grant writing

Training development

Technical investigations

SQL reporting

HIPAA compliance

Project scoping

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific field

Tools

Labware

Rees

Neometrix

HL7

SQL

Crystal Reports

Job description

Contract | Tri-Force Consulting Services, Inc. | United States

Posted On 10/21/2026

Job Information

IT Services

Work Experience 5+ years

NA

City Oklahoma City

State/Province Oklahoma

73102

Job Description

Job Title: LIMS Administrator

Duration : 12 Months

Notes- This is a On-siteRole.

• The LIMS Administrator III serves as the system owner for the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Public Health Laboratory’s (PHL) Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• The incumbent will partner with PHL personnel, IT personnel, and other supporting groups to maintain and improve Labware/Rees or/and Neometrix and any other LIMS in use by the PHL.
• The role will support the testing, functionality, upgrade, and validation efforts of new LIMS applications within the PHL environment.
• The LIMS Administrator will troubleshoot; and perform remedial actions while documenting resolutions consistent with the College of American Pathologists (CAP) and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) standards to resolve problems with LIMS.
• The position will also assist in PHL reporting and implementation. They will assist in internal and external training development and delivery.

Skills assigned staff:Required

• Analyze database and laboratory workflows and provide strategy and methods to tune and improve the LIMS
• Implement alterations to the existing LIMS to ensure the system continues to meet evolving business needs.
• Ensure that existing system functionality continues to function correctly by coordinating vendor activities and/or implementing internal activities to correct software faults as well as doing preventative maintenance and other recurring tasks.
• Collaboration with the vendor, OMES and other facilities for LIMS upgrade and the implementation.
• Write robust documentation and able to effectively communicate all LIMS related issues in a timely fashion to all PHL staff members.
• Implement and maintain APHL/CDC Public Health Laboratory Interoperability Project (PHLIP) HL7 ORU messages.
• Implement and maintain CDC Antibiotic Resistance Lab Network (ARLN) result messaging, CSV, and/or HL7 ORU.
• Implement and maintain HL7 ELR feed to OSDH Acute Disease service software.
• Development and maintenance of the PHL web accessioning page (test requisition)
• Maintenance of laboratory subnet – connection of laboratory equipment, IP configuration, file transfer, serial data connections
• Development and maintenance of LIMS visual workflows for tracking of tests/samples
• Review grant PHL Funding Opportunities Announcements (FOA) and PHL Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) for identification of key activities and budget items.
• Develop and/or refine grant narratives, justifications, performance evaluations, implementation plans, and milestones for competitive grants.
• Develop and deliver training for LIMS implementation, grant completion, and administrative procedures.
• Lead and coordinate technical investigations and manage technology resolution implementations for PHL activities.
• Perform technical tasks like LIMS installations, environmental refreshes, backups, performance tracking, etc.
• Develop crystal reports and ad hoc queries (SQL) based on user requirements
• Liaise with LIMS vendors, other internal technology groups, and business partners on technology change governance and change prioritization.
• Ensure information security; access, use, and safeguard sensitive information to ensure HIPAA compliance.
• Formulates and defines the scope of work for major upgrades to LIMS with an understanding of applicable systems and laboratory requirements.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Other Duties
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in a scientific field of study; plus, four (4) years of professional experience with extensive technical knowledge of medical laboratory processes and procedures while being familiar with federal regulatory statues governing medical laboratories.

About Us

Since 2000, Tri-Force Consulting Services ( https://triforce-inc.com ) has been an MBE/SDB certified IT Consulting firm in the Philadelphia region. Tri-Force specializes in IT staffing, software development (web and mobile apps), systems integration, data analytics, system automation, cybersecurity, and cloud technology solutions for government and commercial clients. Tri-Force works with clients to overcome obstacles such as increasing productivity, increasing efficiencies through automation, and lowering costs. Our clients benefit from our three distinguishing core values: integrity, diligence, and technological excellence. Tri-Force is a six-time winner among the fastest-growing companies in Philadelphia and a four-time winner on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation’s fastest-growing companies.