NEOGOV · 4 days ago
BLS Laboratory Information System Specialist
Baton Rouge, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expNEOGOV is seeking a BLS Laboratory Information System Specialist to perform complex informatics services within a clinical laboratory environment. The role involves ensuring that information systems meet the needs of the Public Health Laboratory and supporting Laboratory Information Management System applications through various stages such as upgrades, implementation, and training.
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Responsibilities
Performs complex informatics services within a clinical laboratory environment. Ensures that information systems, instrument interfaces and data sharing solutions meet the business needs of the Public Health Laboratory, statewide public health programs and the agency
Consults with laboratory staff and vendor technical support to ensure that systems are installed and functioning as designed and troubleshoots issues as they are identified. Interfaces with the appropriate source to ensure that software data tables and user information is current and appropriate
Responsible for supporting current Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) applications through upgrades and enhancements, development, implementation, testing and validation
Facilitates communication with laboratory leadership and staff to provide access and training, and to ensure performance verification of LIMS Systems
Supplies information in support of customized user interfaces, workflows and electronic transaction configurations and works with vendors to create forms and reports as needed
Interfaces with assigned Office of Technology Services staff to ensure access to resources needed internally and externally to ensure communication paths are established as needed
Managing, monitoring and expanding the laboratory’s use of electronic test ordering and resulting via intermediary platforms and HL7 messaging
Provides data analytics (queries and reports in the LIMS) for operational metrics and public health statistics for trending
Responsible for reporting unsafe conditions to the laboratory supervisor
Maintains compliance with federal and state laws and regulations and ensures the retention and protection of laboratory data at all times
Develops and maintains LIMS policies and procedures
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
Minimum 4 years professional experience with laboratory operational workflows, protocols, compliance requirements, system integrations, software information systems, instrument interfaces, and data sharing solutions
Minimum 1 year professional experience using Laboratory Information Management Systems
Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills, effective organizational and time management skills
Great attention to detail and follow up
Ability to manage projects, assignments, and competing priorities
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office, including but not limited to Outlook, Word, and Excel
Preferred
Advanced degree
Minimum 5 years professional experience with laboratory operational workflows, protocols, compliance requirements, system integrations, software information systems, instrument interfaces, and data sharing solutions
Minimum 1 year professional experience in implementing, maintaining and troubleshooting laboratory information systems
Minimum 1 year professional experience working with electronic data sharing solutions such as HL7 and web based electronic ordering and reporting systems
Licensed as a Clinical Laboratory Scientist by the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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