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Successful candidate will support a laboratory on location to meet the general laboratory IT needs and to provide LIMS software support to end users. Candidates must be able to commute and work in Jefferson, Arkansas Monday through Friday Assignment may include remote support for other laboratories in the U.S. with the possibility of rare travel for in-person support.
This position requires a combination of experience and/or education in IT AND experience working in a laboratory setting and/or a related degree such as Med Tech, BioMedical IT, or Chemistry.
The role of the IT Laboratory Support Specialist is to provide first line IT support to analysts for lab instrumentation installation, maintenance, retirement and management of instrument controlling computers. We will train and prepare the successful candidate on the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to provide support to end users of the current software A successful candidate must work well as part of a geographically dispersed team to collectively meet the needs of a total of twelve laboratories. Effective communication with end users, team members, and leadership is essential. As the sole team member at the site, they are team's primary source of information about that site, activities and challenges there, and user feedback. Since support provided may extend beyond the local site, they must be able to work remotely with end users with varied skill levels, be sensitive to the urgency of their requests, and must be willing to share their expertise with their team to ensure best-possible support for all laboratories.
The Laboratory IT Support Specialist is responsible for resolving support requests to meet customer satisfaction and continuous service delivery demands. In a fast-paced, secure environment, IT Lab Support staff logs service requests, troubleshoot issues, works with reimaging systems and backup of data, and works with instrumentation contractors. They provide end user support and training for the LIMS and assist with user account management.
Roles and Responsibilities include:
• Diagnose and resolve software and hardware incidents, including operating systems (Windows and Mac) and across a range of software applications.
• Resolve incidents with printers, copiers and scanners.
• Accurately and promptly record, update, and document requests using the IT service desk system and other ticketing system and provide prompt resolution.
• Work with laboratory staff to promptly resolve issues without disruption of workflow and with sensitivity to user needs and request urgency.
• Take ownership of issues by carrying out problem analysis to implement temporary or permanent fixes with the aim of restoring service to the customer as soon as possible; escalate incidents to other support teams where necessary.
• Install and configure new IT equipment.
• Assist with moves and networking of all laboratory equipment.
• Image existing scientific controllers for emergency restoration.
• Resolve incidents and upgrade different types of software and hardware.
• Coordinate with equipment manufacturers as they install, maintain, and troubleshoot instruments and instrument controllers; work with them as needed to resolve integration and connectivity issues.
• Collaborate with other agency teams to maintain the scientific network and to manage data backups and data management.
• Prioritize tasks, multi-task, and seek assistance as needed to ensure prompt resolution of all issues.
• Create, maintain, and publish relevant support documentation to assist all staff in the quick resolution of their incidents and service requests and enable users to become more self-sufficient.
• Following training, provide day-to-day LIMS support, user training, LIMS configuration, and assist the laboratory in leveraging LIMS features to support laboratory operations.
• Support data management and data transfer systems associated with laboratory equipment.
• Be willing to attend internal training as necessary to keep up to date with the latest technology and internal system processes.
• Maintain a first-class level of customer service ensuring that all customers are treated efficiently and in an appropriate manner.
• Maintain excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical colleagues at all levels in the organization.
• Be a highly motivated team player with the skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Undertake other duties not specifically stated which from time to time are necessary.
Requirements
Must have a combination of laboratory and IT experience/education
• Minimum 1 year experience in a laboratory environment providing hands-on IT support or performing laboratory duties OR a degree in a laboratory science.
• Minimum 2 years IT support experience with direct user contact and demonstrated gold-standard customer service or equivalent education/training.
• BioMedical IT experience or equivalent preferred.
• Passion for solving problems and helping people resolve issues.
• Demonstrated exceptional oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a geographically dispersed team and serve as the primary source of information about the site(s) they support.
• Customer service attitude: Patience, people skills and a sense of humor.
• Ability to work in a laboratory environment that may require adherence to safety practices, regular contact with laboratory staff, and the ability to travel around the facility and complete installation and maintenance tasks as required. Tasks may require walking, standing, bending and stretching, and lifting as well as manual dexterity.
• Experience with Quality and Analytical Testing processes preferred.
• Experience with Waters Empower/NuGenesis helpful.
• Must be able to pass a background check and secure Public Trust clearance.
Minimum Education
BA/BS (Computer Science, Information Technology/Systems) or combined 6 years' IT experience and education; laboratory science education or experience required.
ABOUT US
Precise Software Solutions, Inc. is a mission-focused technology services company delivering secure digital platforms, infrastructure, and operational IT services to government organizations. A CMMI Level 3-appraised company, Precise partners with agency technology leaders and solution providers to design, build, operate, and modernize enterprise IT solutions that support critical public missions combining agility, innovation, and performance to deliver measurable results.
Precise specializes in cloud and hybrid infrastructure, platform engineering, security operations and compliance, application modernization, and data platforms and analytics. The company is known for its agile, delivery-driven approach and innovative engineering practices, applying operational rigor and performance-focused execution to improve system resilience, security, and scalability across complex government environments.
BENEFITS AND PERKS:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Retirement Plan with 4% match and discretionary match at year end
• Paid Time Off (PTO): 15 days of PTO accrued per year; 7 holidays+ 3 Floating holidays; 2 Innovation days (paid training days)
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Jury Duty leave
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Training and Development
• Wellness Incentives & Discount programs
• Employee Referral Program
• Annual Charity Donation Match
• Awards and Recognition

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