LIMS Engineer

Openkyber; Alaska; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Openkyber seeks a STARLIMS Developer with 8–10 years of experience to design, configure, customize, and maintain LIMS solutions on the STARLIMS platform. This role requires hands-on development across SSL, UI with JavaScript, and data integration with SQL Server or Oracle.

You will work within regulated environments (GMP/GLP/CLIA/ISO 17025), collaborate with SMEs, QA, and IT, and help document validation-ready configurations for upgrades and deployments.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years hands-on experience with STARLIMS v10/v11/v12 (or equivalent LIMS)
• Proficiency with STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL), JavaScript/JScript.NET, and SQL
• Strong understanding of HTML5-based UI frameworks
• Experience with SAP Crystal Reports development
• Knowledge of regulated environments (GMP, GLP, CLIA, ISO 17025)
• 5-8 years of Microsoft .NET Framework environments
• Familiarity with XML for data structure definitions
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain STARLIMS logic using SSL for backend processes and business rules
• Build client-side functionality using JavaScript/JScript.NET for UI behavior
• Create SQL-based data queries, stored procedures, and data extraction logic
• Configure and enhance UI with HTML5 STARLIMS components
• Work with XML structure definitions to enable server-client communication
• Support or migrate legacy XFD runtime elements during modernization
• Maintain STARLIMS application server on the .NET Framework
• Integrate STARLIMS deployments with SQL Server or Oracle databases
• Troubleshoot server-side issues and performance bottlenecks
• Develop and maintain reports and instrument integration using SAP Crystal Reports
• Create and update technical documentation, specifications, and validation-ready configurations
• Support system upgrades, testing cycles, and validation activities

Tools

STARLIMS SSL

JavaScript/JScript.NET

SQL

HTML5 UI frameworks

SAP Crystal Reports

Microsoft .NET Framework

XML

RS232 / TCP-IP protocols

Job description

STARLIMS developer with 8 to 10 years of experience in supporting various systems and technologies at the State Laboratory for Public Health. The STARLIMS Developer is responsible for designing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining laboratory information management solutions built on the STARLIMS platform. This role requires handson development across STARLIMS scripting languages, user interface components, backend logic, and database systems to support complex laboratory workflows and ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable system operations.

Key Responsibilities

System Development & Customization

• Develop and maintain STARLIMS logic using STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL) for backend processes, custom algorithms, and business rules.
• Build and enhance client-side functionality using JScript.NET / JavaScript for UI behavior, calculations, and browser-side data manipulation.
• Create SQL-based data queries, stored procedures, and data extraction logic to support dashboards, data grids, and workflow automation.

User Interface Design

• Configure and enhance user interfaces using HTML5-based STARLIMS components in v11/v12 environments.
• Work with XML-based structure definitions to facilitate communication between server and client UI layers.
• Support or migrate legacy XFD runtime elements (if applicable) during modernization efforts.

Backend, Architecture, and Database Support

• Support the STARLIMS application server running on the Microsoft .NET Framework, ensuring performance, stability, and compatibility.
• Integrate and manage STARLIMS deployments backed by Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database.
• Troubleshoot server-side errors, environment issues, and performance bottlenecks.

Reporting & Instrument Integration

• Develop and maintain reports, labels, and barcodes using SAP Crystal Reports.
• Integrate laboratory instruments via TCP/IP and RS232 communication protocols, ensuring secure and reliable data acquisition.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with laboratory SMEs, QA, validation teams, and IT support to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Create technical documentation, functional specifications, and validation-ready configuration records.
• Support system upgrades, testing cycles, patching, and validation activities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience integrating laboratory instruments using RS232 or TCP/IP protocols.
• Background in pharmaceutical, biotech, clinical, or environmental laboratory operations.
• Experience with STARLIMS legacy components (XFD runtime) and modernization projects.
• Knowledge of SDLC principles, Agile methodologies, and validation practices.

Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience

• 2-5 years of Hands-on experience with STARLIMS v10/v11/v12 (or equivalent LIMS platform). Required 2 Years
• Proficiency in STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL), JavaScript/JScript.NET, and SQL. Required 5 Years
• Strong understanding of HTML5-based UI frameworks. Required 5 Years
• Experience with SAP Crystal Reports development. Required 5 Years
• Understanding of laboratory workflows, QA/QC processes, and regulated environments (e.g., GMP, GLP, CLIA, ISO 17025) Desired 2 Years
• 5-8 years of Experience with Microsoft .NET Framework environments. Highly desired 5 Years
• Familiarity with XML for data structure definitions. Highly desired 5 Years
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database administration concepts. Nice to have Years
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders. Required 7 Years
• State Government experience Nice to have