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Job Title: LIMS SpecialistJob Description

The LIMS Specialist will serve as the primary owner of our client's Labworks system, playing a key role in ensuring data integrity, workflow efficiency, and system performance across all departments. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of both laboratory operations and database structures, with a passion for solving complex data and workflow challenges.

Responsibilities

+ Lead the Labworks 7.1 to 7.3 upgrade, including configuration mapping and validation.

+ Support and enhance modules such as Project Analyte Management (PAM) and Electronic Data Deliverables (EDD).

+ Maintain and optimize Crystal Reports and calculation logic for compliance and accuracy.

+ Manage LIMS workflows for sample login, customer management, and dry weight calculations.

+ Ensure consistent naming conventions, data structures, and report formats across the system.

+ Collaborate with lab managers, analysts, and executive leadership to align LIMS functionality with operational goals.

+ Troubleshoot issues, train staff, and maintain system documentation.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Chemistry, Biology, or related field.

+ 3+ years of hands-on experience with LIMS administration (Labworks preferred).

+ Understanding of SQL databases, table relationships, and report design.

+ Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

+ Experience supporting laboratory workflows and data management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

+ Experience configuring or upgrading Labworks 7.x.

+ Familiarity with Crystal Reports and EDD formatting for regulatory clients (EPA, CDPHE, etc.).

+ Knowledge of environmental analytical testing (organics, inorganics, PFAS, VOCs, etc.).

Work Environment

This position is based on-site in Aurora, Colorado, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. The work environment is collaborative and fast-paced, providing opportunities for direct impact on the modernization of core lab data systems. Employees will benefit from competitive pay, a comprehensive benefits package, and potential for growth.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Aurora, CO.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $38.46/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Aurora,CO.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.