Assistant Systems Administrator - Nevada State Public Health Lab

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Job Description

The NSPHL has received funding to expand IT services statewide to expedite clinical result data reporting in real-time and provide a mechanism for clients to access the NSPHL system to obtain results as needed.  Expansion of NSPHL IT services/support will be achieved by the creation of two new Assistant LIMS Administrator positions.  The positions will support the expansion of the Nevada State Public Health Laboratory’s electronic laboratory reporting capabilities to reach the majority of clients in urban and rural areas of Nevada.  In addition, the positions will support staff internally with the implementation and expansion of the new Starlims v12 cloud-based system and provide support for the existing newborn screening Specimen Gate and the Financial HealthPac systems. 

Required Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent and 3 years of related work experience OR

Associate's Degree and two years of related work experience OR

Bachelor's Degree and one year of related work experience OR

Master's Degree

Related Experience : Familiarity with Laboratory Information Management Systems, hardware configuration/installation and large reference laboratory operations.

Preferred Qualifications

Electronic data messaging experience

Compensation Grade

A

https://www.unr.edu/hr/compensation-evaluation/salary-schedules  

Total Compensation

The total compensation package includes a negotiable competitive salary, moving allowance (if applicable), a generous retirement plan, health insurance options that include dental and vision, life insurance, long-term disability, annual and sick leave, along with other benefits. Additionally, there is a grant-in-aid educational benefit for faculty and dependents.  For more information, please visit: https://www.unr.edu/hr/benefits

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada.  Dual Career Assistance Program

Department Information

For more information on the University and the School of Medicine, please visit http://med.unr.edu

For more information on the Simulation Lab and Standardized Patient Education, please visit https://www.unr.edu/simulation/standardized-patient-education  

 

Department Contacts

Stephanie Van Hooser

Administrative Director, NSPHL

[email protected]  

Exempt

No

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected] .

Attach the following attachments to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

4) Please write a brief statement (one page maximum) about how you would contribute toward our mission of creating a culturally inclusive environment in the role for which you are applying.

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.

Posting Close Date

05/1/2024

Note to Applicant

A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

  

HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment.

  

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify.

  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

  

For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment.

    

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.

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