LIMS Administrator - KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - SGS

Description

To ensure a continuation of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) at RBCT Laboratory.

• • Be fully aware of the policies and practices of the company as specified in the Systems Maintenance Manual and Departmental Procedures.
  • Compliance with relevant standards / methods including all applicable legislation, customer and client requirements.
  • Ensure adherence to the Management Systems which comply with SGS South Africa (Pty) Ltd Management systems and procedures in accordance with SANS ISO/IEC 17025 and OHSAS 18001 requirements including the customer / clients requirements.
  • Execute work timeously, ethically and efficiently.
  • Ensuring a continuance of the LIMS application on all workstations.
  • Ensuring the application maintenance includes : installation, upgrades, version control, configuration of subroutines, user programs, user management, sample interfacing, etc.
  • Enhancing the LIMS as a tool to satisfy the requirements of the business.
  • Monitoring the correctness of the following tasks:

Data integrity in the LIMS database;

Database software and server are properly maintained;

Relevant networks and servers are properly maintained;

Backups and archive procedures are followed;

Document control for add on modules and changes within the LIMS.

• • Ensure validations of the LIMS in terms of ISO 17025 providing hands on training in LIMS (Laboratory Information Management Systems).
  • Ability to work effectively with internal customers and external service providers.
  • Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of software qualification requirements, practices and procedures, and informs other members of the staff of those requirements.
  • Assist all employees with setting up / maintain computers.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety requirements of the SGS management system.

Perform any other reasonable tasks as assigned by direct line manager.

 Grade 12
 Excellent computer skills and knowledge.
 Basic computer systems and software applications.
 I.T related Diploma/Degree is an added advantage.

 Three (3) years exposure to information technology, specifically in the configuration of applications packages.
 Understanding sample management, instrument interfaces, user management, reporting, interpreting and meeting customer requirements.
 LABWARE LIMS software application including (interfacing instruments directly to LIMS, configuring LABWARE modules and developing in LIMS Basic).
 Ability to understand and create reports using Microsoft Work, Microsoft Excel and Crystal Reports.
 Maintaining SQL server databases.
Competencies
 Fluent in English
 Good communication and interpersonal skills
 Attention to detail
 Well organized