Advanced LIMS Specialist (SampleManager)

As an Advanced Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) Specialist, you will help provide technical support and process optimization for our Celanese Labs globally. Your primary work scope will focus on utilizing SampleManager LIMS and other tools like Power-BI to aid laboratories in optimizing their testing and information workflows. The successful candidate must be a highly motivated, detail oriented, self-starter who is comfortable working both as part of a team and as an independent contributor.

Responsibilities:

• Develop SampleManager LIMS skills to enable optimization of laboratory processes for research and manufacturing labs globally
• Perform system maintenance activities for the SampleManager application
• Develop SampleManager Workflows, Forms, Reports, and support custom code as needed for upgrade project and ongoing support.
• Automate laboratory instrument results interface with LIMS using standard software tools.
• Perform system testing for application changes and application development efforts, including the preparation of test data and validations of system processing.
• Support the laboratory system interfaces (SAP, PI, SharePoint, other proprietary systems) and assist with issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities for system improvements based on personal observations, as well as input from end-users (laboratory personnel, customers, and management).
• Investigate application weaknesses and implement appropriate interventions.
• Investigate reported LIMS system problems and provides timely resolutions.
• Develop expertise with reporting tools for Laboratory System applications for data mining purposes.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to laboratory and LIMS SMEs globally.
• Act as a liaison between Global Labs, IT Department and project teams as appropriate.
• Incorporate principles of teamwork in the resolution, completion, and follow-up of responsibilities.
• Prioritize work assignments and effectively manage time to complete tasks within prescribed timeframes; confer with the Manager regarding timeline concerns.
• Keep current with trends, developments, and practices in the field; maintain application knowledge keeping abreast of changes to software applications, tools, and interfaces.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Data Analytics, Statistics, Engineering or other STEM field or commensurate industrial experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years SampleManager experience
• Software development experience with C# and .NET Framework required
• Familiarity with SQL and Database Logic
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, equipment software and data management
• Continuous improvement mindset

Desirable Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• VGL programming is a plus; if no VGL programming experience, candidate must be willing to learn, interact with, and diagnose existing VGL code
• Familiarity with Lean 6 Sigma, SAP -QM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite programs
• Power BI
• Cognite