Job Description

Description
Emory University is seeking an experienced Informatics Analyst to advance the university’s research mission through the continued expansion of its OpenSpecimen service. This position plays a key role in supporting research laboratories and biorepository cores in managing, tracking, and integrating critical biospecimen data. The Informatics Analyst will be part of the Laboratory Solutions team, which oversees the implementation and configuration of biospecimen management and banking solutions within Emory’s enterprise sample tracking platform. This work supports a diverse range of clinical and research laboratories across Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and key collaborative partners. https://it.emory.edu/catalog/data-and-reporting/lims-openspecimen.html



This position requires experience in designing and implementing complex, enterprise-level relational database systems, along with a strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and practices. Responsibilities include gathering and refining business and technical requirements, configuring and testing system components, developing and delivering user training, and providing post-implementation support. A solid understanding of healthcare data standards, as well as medical information privacy and security regulations, is essential. The Informatics Analyst will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team, adhering to established implementation frameworks and contributing to the continuous improvement, support, and optimization of Emory’s enterprise informatics applications.



KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Implementation of the Emory Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
Interact with the clients/stakeholders to understand and elaborate system requirements and work with them to document requirements and design process
Perform configuration of application based on requirements including creation of new custom database forms, fields, and queries
Perform database updates using SQL scripts and JSON files
Participate in the development and extension of the overall Emory LIMS application within the Emory enterprise architecture.
Work with senior members of the Laboratory Solutions Team to perform system implementation and support activities.
Interact with users to provide training, consultation, and on-going operational support.
Manage workload effectively and report status of tasks in a timely manner.
Ensure software development standards, enterprise patterns and components and Quality Assurance procedures are utilized in software development projects.
Work as a positive team member of projects that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Data Managers, Database Administrators, and customer laboratory staff to successfully implement and support the LIMS application for a wide variety of laboratories.
Works as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget.
Participates in the evaluation of emerging technologies, developing proof-of-concepts, and promoting the usage of these emerging technologies. Contributes to technical teams, and trains end-users.
Creates and maintains data dictionaries and meta data, and supports efforts to ensure that data standards are developed and maintained.
Serves as an organizational consultant on matters relating to databases by providing expertise to assist users in meeting their needs.
Develops reports and ensures their accuracy.
Supports business and system re-engineering and architecture development to define future data needs.
Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree and two years of related experience, OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Experience with SQL in a major RDBMA, and experience working with relational databases.
Technical certification preferred.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience with clinical or research laboratory operations
Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)
Good communication skills - verbal, written and presentation - to be able to interact with the clients/stakeholders
Experience with Business Process analysis and documentation
Familiarity with understanding software implementation processes
Familiarity with standard Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) and methodologies
Understanding of relational database structures
Experience working with RDBMS like Oracle, Microsoft SQL server or MySQL database
Experience with development and execution of SQL scripting
Knowledge of Software Testing and Validation
Understanding of principles of enterprise-level software support
Knowledge of Healthcare information security principles and regulations
Experience with supporting label printing to networked label printers.
NOTE: This role will be granted the opportunity to work from home regularly but must be able to commute to Emory University location as needed and at times, on short notice. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.