LIMS Implementation Engineer II - Hybrid

Position Summary
The LIMS Implementation Engineer II provides support in the selection, installation, configuration, implementation, and ongoing utilization of clinical systems and specifically LIMS systems. The position analyzes, programs, tests, implements, and maintains clinical information systems as well as provides advanced knowledge in problem determination, evaluation and resolution.
Job Responsibilities

• Provides advanced expertise and product knowledge to install, configure, and support application systems.

• Provides advanced expertise in problem determination, evaluation, and resolution.

• Provides operational systems support to clients.

• Codes and modifies software modules as required.

• Assists in determining and defining departmental training needs.

• Provides on-call support in accordance with the on-call calendar.

• Assists with project and program development.

• Reviews and documents system requirements.

• Assists in the development and monitoring of project schedules.

• Develops and coordinates and executes comprehensive test plans.

• Prepares project status reports.

• Monitors project progress and updates project tracking system.

• Reviews system studies.

• Performs detailed test scenarios to minimize negative impact on system users and production operations.

• Performs post-implementation support of new or re-engineered systems.

• Assists in developing end user training sessions.

• Contribute to architectural design and development of clinical informatics and business intelligence infrastructure.

• Adheres to documented departmental and corporate standards.

• Assists as needed to perform other related duties and special projects as required.

• Accepts other duties as assigned.

• Lead, plan, schedule and implement testing for projects, define test objectives, write scripts (manual and automated)

• Formulate test plans including systems analysis, risk analysis, dependency analysis, writing and plotting test strategies, and determines how to report defects (pre/post- production

• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical people, both oral and written

• Architect, implement and manage automated suites of black-box and white-box test scripts

• Identify product issues and write detailed bug reports during the product development cycle

• Communicate and coordinate with peers and senior-level individuals in cross-functional groups to articulate and compare alternative testing approaches necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus five (5) years of information system development, implementation, testing and/or support.

• An additional four (4) years directly related work experience on top of the 5 years required ( a total of 9) may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.

• Ability to work independently solving application software problems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Word, Excel, Outlook, and general working knowledge of Internet for business use.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidates must have a strong background, advanced knowledge and working experience in IT technologies, security architecture and system life-cycle phases are recommended.

• Familiarity with accessing Jira, SalesForce, and data from other cloud based solutions.

• Strong background, advanced knowledge and working experience in IT technologies, security architecture and system life-cycle phases are recommended.

• Programming and scripting skills with Python, shell scripting, Java and/or SQL.

• Strong leadership, teaming/interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills. These personal skills include honesty and integrity, inspire others, commitment and passion, good communication, decision making capabilities, accountability, delegation and empowerment, creativity, and innovation.

• Drive for Results (Service, Quality, and Continuous Improvement) – Ensure procedures and processes are in place that leads to delivery of quality results and continually reassess their effectiveness to achieve continuous improvement.

• Communication – Proficient verbal and written communication skills. Willingness to share and receive information and ideas from all levels of the organization to achieve the desired results.

• Teamwork – Commitment to the successful achievement of team and organizational goals through a desire to participate with and help other members of the team.

• Customer Service Focus – Demonstrate a focus on listening to and understanding client/customer needs and then delighting the client/customer by exceeding service and quality expectations.

Physical Demands

• Will work at computer most of the time.

• Must possess ability to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.

• Must possess ability to perform repetitive motion.

Training

• All job specific, safety, and compliance training are assigned based on the job functions associated with this employee.

Other

• Willingness to work overtime is required.

• Occasional Travel is required.

• Weekend/evening/holiday work may be required depending on business need.

Conditions of Employment:  Individual must successfully complete pre-employment process, which includes criminal background check, drug screening, credit check ( applicable for certain positions) and reference verification.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Caris Life Sciences is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.