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DATA SPECIALIST

Job Code: 8820
Pay Grade: 013

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
  

Performs technical work assessing laboratory quality through constant monitoring of data using specialized laboratory information systems (LIMS); compiles, analyzes, and completes reports on laboratory data. This is responsible work coordinating all computer needs of the department.

Work is performed with considerable independence under the supervision of the designated supervisor.

 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  

Duties may vary based on area of assignment. The following are representative duties, it is not the intent to capture all duties performed by this classification.

  • Reviews chains of custody for quality assurance
  • Assist in report writing and data handling
  • Log in and tracking of laboratory samples
  • Compiling reports using the Laboratory Information System (LIMS)
  • Data entry into spreadsheets
  • Provide LIMS queries to internal and external customers
  • Performs other related work as assigned
 
Minimum Qualifications
  

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Information Systems or a related science field and one (1) year of data processing experience utilizing PC based laboratory data systems and database report writing software, e.g., Access, FoxPro, or SQR Report Writer or, any equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Microsoft office suite products and backup systems and software.

 
Preferences
  

Computer experience, including working knowledge of spreadsheet and word processing programs.

Experience with Laboratory Information Systems (LIMS)

Experience with reviewing documentations for quality assurance.



4/2/2023