Laboratory Data Specialist

1 week ago


Decatur, Illinois, United States ADM Full time
Job Title: Laboratory Data Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Laboratory Data Specialist to join our team at ADM. As a key member of our Research Biotechnology group, you will be responsible for designing and administering the data infrastructure for our rich data resource.

The successful candidate will have strong technical foundations in laboratory automation and data engineering, as well as excellent communication skills. You will collaborate with subject matter experts in strain construction, automation, biochemistry, bioinformatics, and all scales of fermentation to define user requirements and deliver solutions with the support of ADM IT and 3rd party software providers.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serve as a champion for technical solutions to laboratory information storage
  • Design and implement continuous improvements to the existing LIMS
  • Assess user requirements and lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of data models
  • Optimize the interface between LIMS and the physical lab space – labeling, barcoding, inventory management
  • Build and maintain dashboards and app integrations using the Benchling Warehouse and API/SDK
  • Perform standard administrative and maintenance duties
  • Manage online data capture from laboratory instruments using Aveva PI process historian
  • Work with internal developers and Research IT to set up and maintain instrument connections
  • Curate PI Asset Framework elements and analyses for Biotechnology group
  • Manage local account permissions and training of lab personnel
  • Create, maintain, and manage training for new users or new features
  • Document the use of software and new features for team members
  • Organize regular trainings to educate team members on the use of software
  • Establish and follow good software development practices including iterative application development, managing user requirements, unit testing, version control and software repository management
  • Contribute to scientific programming efforts by developing and maintaining computing infrastructure tools (e.g. JupyterHub, Git, database integrations)
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or Master's degree in related field
  • Experience in LIMS administration and configuration
  • Familiarity with configuration of common process historian (e.g., Aveva PI) and communication protocols (OPC, Modbus)
  • Experience in scientific computing and statistical data analysis is a plus
  • Familiarity with synthetic biology and/or bioprocessing is a plus
  • Demonstrated success working within inter-disciplinary teams
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills with both technical and non-technical personnel
  • Experience with the following software tools is a plus: Python, Jupyter Notebooks, R, JMP, Aveva PI, Nextflow, Shell scripting, git, SQL, JSON, REST, API programming, Benchling, IDBS, Cloud Computing systems like Microsoft Azure

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you are excited about this role and have the required skills and experience, please submit your application.



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