CareerPlan

APS6 LIMS System Administrator

Canberra, Australian Capital TerritoryFull-time2026-10-15 → 2026-11-11
Citizens only

Core

Managing and supporting the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Sample Manager for the National Measurement Institute's analytical and biological branches.

Role type

Senior LIMS System Administrator

Builds

Enhancements and new functionality for the LIMS system

Domain

Scientific laboratory operations and IT systems

Required skills

LIMS administration (Sample Manager), VGL programming, .Net C#, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, SQL, database administration, system troubleshooting, technical documentation, data extraction

Preferred skills

Scientific laboratory environment knowledge, stakeholder management, training delivery, quality control implementation

Technologies

Sample Manager, VGL, .Net C#, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, SQL

Responsibilities

Liaise with business areas to gather requirements for LIMS enhancements; troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues; manage user accounts and access; develop and maintain interfaces for data exchange; generate financial and statistical reports; perform routine maintenance including backups and archiving; train staff on LIMS usage; liaise with LIMS vendor for core system issues.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC