Techno-Functional LIMS Administrator & Developer

Location: Steamboat Springs, Colorado

Country: United States

Category: LIMS

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm

Posted Date: November 3, 2026

Job ID: 653481

Job Description

Job Title: Techno- Functional LIMS Administrator & Developer
Location: Northern Colorado
Onsite Requirements: Fully Onsite (100% onsite)
Compensation Range: $100,000-$120,000 base salary (eligible for up to 10% annual performance bonus)
Benefits: Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401(k)


Introduction
Environmental testing organization seeks a Techno-Functional LIMS Administrator & Developer to join the IT team and support day-to-day LIMS operations, enhancements, and user needs. This person must have 5+ years of hands-on development experience with strong SQL skills and C# (F# exposure is a plus). Additionally seeking someone with hands-on LIMS administration/development experience in a laboratory environment, business analysis tasks including requirements gathering and translating lab needs into system solutions, and additional experience with version control (Git) and modern dev workflows like Azure DevOps/GitHub/Bitbucket or similar).
Strong troubleshooting, testing/validation, and documentation skills with clear communication to technical and non-technical stakeholders. This role requires USC or GC Work Authorization and candidates must be based in the US and willing to relocate for a 100% onsite permanent opportunity in Colorado.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities
  • Configure, build, and maintain LIMS functionality to meet evolving lab and quality needs.
  • Partner with laboratory teams and quality stakeholders to gather requirements and recommend system solutions.
  • Design and support database structures that enable reliable data capture, reporting, and retrieval.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve LIMS/application issues and provide timely end-user support.
  • Execute testing and validation for LIMS changes to ensure reliability and compliance.
  • Create and maintain system documentation including SOPs, user guides, and training materials.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional IT teams to support integration and overall system performance.
  • Support ongoing LIMS modernization/migration initiatives as the environment evolves.

Required Skills & Qualifications
  • 5+ years of development experience with strong SQL, hands-on C# or similar .Net language.
  • LIMS experience  to include performing administration, development, configuration, business analysis and general lab support.
  • Documentation analysis capabilities (requirements gathering, process mapping, stakeholder communication).
  • Git-based version control experience (Azure DevOps/GitHub/Bitbucket or similar).
  • Strong troubleshooting, testing/validation, and documentation skills.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).
  • Experience with databases such as MS SQL Server, Oracle, and/or Access, including T-SQL.
  • Ability to work effectively with lab operations and quality stakeholders in a regulated/quality-driven environment.
  • Experience working across both Windows and Linux environments.
  • Ability to be onsite in Northern CO for a 100% onsite role with some flexibility.
  • US Citizen or Green Card Holder work Authorization.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications
  • 2+ years of environmental laboratory experience.
  • Expertise programming in both Visual Basic, C# and .NET.
  • Ideally F# and ability to work at the ADO.NET level, desired but not required.
  • F# experience.
  • .NET experience with comfort working at the ADO.NET level.
  • Understanding REST API architecture and best practices.
  • PowerShell scripting for automation.
  • Experience with RMM tooling (Remote Monitoring and Management expertise (NinjaOne or similar) to include patch management, remote troubleshooting, automation, software deployment and more.
  • Familiarity with laboratory regulatory frameworks (e.g., EPA, NELAP).

Benefits
  • Base compensation depends on candidate experience.
  • Healthcare, Dental and Vision insurance offered.
  • Life insurance is offered.
  • 401(k) is offered with no match.
  • Relocation provided based on candidate location and requirements.
  • PTO accrual starting at 2 weeks; negotiable.
  • Paid Sick Leave starting at up to 48 hours per year.

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