Informatics Analyst - OIT

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Emory University is seeking an experienced Informatics Analyst to advance the university’s research mission through the continued expansion of its Open Specimen service. This position plays a key role in supporting research laboratories and biorepository cores in managing, tracking, and integrating critical biospecimen data. The Informatics Analyst will be part of the Laboratory Solutions team, which oversees the implementation and configuration of biospecimen management and banking solutions within Emory’s enterprise sample tracking platform.

This work supports a diverse range of clinical and research laboratories across Emory University, Emory Healthcare, and key collaborative partners. (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

This position requires experience in designing and implementing complex, enterprise‑level relational database systems, along with a strong understanding of Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) principles and practices. Responsibilities include gathering and refining business and technical requirements, configuring and testing system components, developing and delivering user training, and providing post‑implementation support. A solid understanding of healthcare data standards, as well as medical information privacy and security regulations, is essential.

The Informatics Analyst will work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary project team, adhering to established implementation frameworks and contributing to the continuous improvement, support, and optimization of Emory’s enterprise informatics applications.

• Implementation of the Emory Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
• Interact with the clients/stakeholders to understand and elaborate system requirements and work with them to document requirements and design process.
• Perform configuration of application based on requirements including creation of new custom database forms, fields, and queries.
• Perform database updates using SQL scripts and JSON files.
• Participate in the development and extension of the overall Emory LIMS application within the Emory enterprise architecture.
• Work with senior members of the Laboratory Solutions Team to perform system implementation and support activities.
• Interact with users to provide training, consultation, and ongoing operational support.
• Manage workload effectively and report status of tasks in a timely manner.
• Ensure software development standards, enterprise patterns, and components and Quality Assurance procedures are utilized in software development projects.
• Work as a positive team member of projects that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Data Managers, Database Administrators, and customer laboratory staff to successfully implement and support the LIMS application for a wide variety of laboratories.
• Work as a positive team member of a project that may consist of Business Analysts, Project Managers, Information Architects, Data Analysts, and/or Database Administrators to deliver quality applications and components within scope, on time, and within budget.
• Participate in the evaluation of emerging technologies, developing proof‑of‑concepts, and promoting the usage of these emerging technologies. Contribute to technical teams, and train end‑users.
• Creates and maintains data dictionaries and metadata, and supports efforts to ensure that data standards are developed and maintained.
• Serve as an organizational consultant on matters relating to databases by providing expertise to assist users in meeting their needs.
• Develop reports and ensure their accuracy.
• Support business and system re‑engineering and architecture development to define future data needs.
• Perform other duties as required.

• A bachelor's degree and two years of related…