LIMS & IT Specialist

Description

Leidos is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Administrator to join the Energy & Environmental Division's USACE FUSRAP laboratory team. This is a on site position for a LIMS specialist with focus on IT, LIMS, and laboratory database management.

This position will work on site at the Leidos laboratory In Vandergrift, PA.

Must pass a beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test (BeLPT) prior to accessing the customer site.

Per program requirements, US Citizenship or Permanent Residency is required and must be able to obtain a Public Trust security clearance.

The anticipated salary range for this role is $80,000 - $100,000 annually.

The Challenge :

Design, develop, maintain, and manage the LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System) database application. The position will be responsible for working with a database management system, along with additional tools such as Matrix Gemini and SQL with an emphasis on instrument reporting, developing reports and gathering data.

Develop instrument reporting process for incorporation of sample data into the LIMS.

Support user training and advise management on technology changes and improvements that will increase efficiency of laboratory processes.

Maintain LIMS system backups and oversight of electronic storage of records for the laboratory.

What Sets You Apart :

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience with minimum of 5 years laboratory experience.

Proficiency configuring and maintaining Xybion (Autoscribe Informatics) Matrix Gemini LIMS.

TSQL and / or SQL database language experience, specifically SQL queries and stored procedures.

Technical experience with databases and user support.

Team player, organized, reliable, conscientious, and dedicated to program support.

Capable of multitasking, managing resources, and schedules and working several diverse tasks with simultaneous or near simultaneous deadlines.

Self-motivated, disciplined, and able to work task independently with good time management.

Experience developing application programming interfaces (APIs)

Experience developing Xybion (Autoscribe Informatics) MIDAS data transfers.

Experience with Microsoft Office suite.

Ability to make unanticipated changes to production deliverables with short notice as required.

Must have well developed communication skills and be able to express thoughts and ideas clearly and concisely in both verbal and written format.

You May Also Have :

Strong analytical skills associated with laboratory sample analysis.

Strong knowledge of inorganic and radiochemical methods.

Experience in the development and implementation of standards, procedures, and guidelines for an information system.

Experience in the development of staged laboratory data packages and deliverables.

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Original Posting : November 10, 2025

For U.S. Positions : While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range :

Pay Range $69,550.00 - $125,725.00

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

About Leidos

Leidos is an industry and technology leader serving government and commercial customers with smarter, more efficient digital and mission innovations. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, with 47,000 global employees, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $16.7 billion for the fiscal year ended January 3, 2025. For more information, visit www.Leidos.com .

Pay and Benefits

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