Senior LIMS Programmer Analyst - Lab IT & Compliance

The City of Fort Worth; Goodnight (CO); On-site; USD 89,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

11 Paid Holidays

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid Time Off

Pension Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

The City of Fort Worth seeks a Senior LIMS Programmer Analyst to join the Strategic Operations division of the Water Department. The role focuses on supporting the Central Laboratory, maintaining LIMS data integrity, and deploying system upgrades in collaboration with lab staff and IT teams.

This in‑person position requires a biology/chemistry/environmental science background, SQL/VBA proficiency, and experience with Clinisys or similar LIMS platforms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, IT, or related field.
• Five (5) years of hands‑on experience in computer programming, implementing and managing a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) or similar data management system.
• Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day LIMS operations, maintenance, system administration, and providing user training.
• Develop and maintain SQL or PL/SQL scripts to support data validation, reporting, and automation.
• Develop and maintain laboratory reports within LIMS environment.
• Administer LIMS user roles, access controls, and workflow permissions.
• Troubleshoot LIMS technical issues and provide responsive support to end users.
• Support and validate laboratory computers systems and instrument integration.
• Work with IT teams, and vendors to resolve system or integration issues.
• Develop training materials, SOP, and provide hands‑on user training.
• Maintain regular onsite presence to support daily lab operations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to contribute to the ongoing success of the laboratory.

Skills

SQL

VBA

SQL Developer

Access

Excel

Data analysis

LIMS IT systems

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, Environmental Science, IT, or related field

Tools

Clinisys

LIMS platform

Job description

The City of Fort Worth seeks a Senior LIMS Programmer Analyst to join the Strategic Operations division of the Water Department. The role focuses on supporting the Central Laboratory, maintaining LIMS data integrity, and deploying system upgrades in collaboration with lab staff and IT teams.

This in‑person position requires a biology/chemistry/environmental science background, SQL/VBA proficiency, and experience with Clinisys or similar LIMS platforms.