Systems Administrator - LIMS
Systems Administrator - LIMS
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Job Description
Together we are Trusted to Serve Scotland.
Hows this for job satisfaction At Scottish Water we look after Scotlands most precious natural resource. From source to tap were guarding Scotlands reputation for refreshinglypure water and caring for our environment at the same time.
Sound good Were looking for a LIMS Administrator to join our Scientific Services Business Systems Improvement Team. Youll be part of a small experienced group that looks after one of our most important tools the LabWare Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). This system keeps track of everything from scheduling and sampling to analysis and reporting helping us deliver accurate results across the business and meet our regulatory and financial targets in a UKASaccredited environment.
Whether youre solving a problem delivering a system update or supporting users across labs and sampling teams your work will have a real and lasting impact.
What youll do
Youll support and maintain our corporate LIMS application making sure it continues to meet the changing needs of the business. That means working on everything from daytoday fixes to longerterm enhancements often collaborating closely with other teams including IT when urgent issues arise.
Youll use tools like Crystal Reports and Business Objects to develop and maintain information delivery tools for reporting. Youll also spend time interpreting customer needs documenting requirements and delivering tested userfriendly solutions.
Alongside your technical work youll produce system configuration and enduser documentation contribute to Agile team activities support user testing and training and help keep everyone informed with clear practical communications.
What youll need
Youll bring experience of application support and programming along with a working knowledge of SQL. Youre someone who enjoys problem solving and can work just as effectively on your own as you can in a team. Youll be confident gathering requirements supporting users and contributing to continuous improvement.
If youve worked with Crystal Reports Power Apps or have experience in database design thats a bonus as is any knowledge of ISO 17025 our Scientific Services processes or the LabWare LIMS application.
Above all youre a peoplefocused problemsolver with great communication skills and a natural curiosity for how things work and how they can be made even better.
Looking out for you
While the work we do is important we know its not the only thing that matters. Thats why we make sure you have everything you need to find a good worklife balance.
Youll get plenty of time to recharge with 38 days of holiday every year (including public holidays). And you can even buy five more if you need a little extra time. You can also take paid time off to volunteer in your community.
When it comes to major life events we have familyfriendly policies around adoption maternity and parental leave. And for the everyday We embrace flexible working.
For your future theres our pension (the knowwhatyoullgetwhenyouretire kind) as well as life assurance.
As for some nice extras You can expect an annual company bonus. Not to mention access to SW Splash handy rewards that can save you money on holidays bills and shopping.
The notsosmall print
This role will be a Grade 6. If youre new to Scottish Water youll join us on a starting salary of 33560. Performancedriven pay progression would then allow you to move through the range to a maximum of 44140.
Location could be flexible but will be at a Scientific Services Location i.e. Juniper House Edinburgh / Bullion House Dundee / Henderson Drive Inverness.
If youre interested in this role or know someone else who might be well be accepting applications until midnight on Monday 2nd June. Were looking to interview for this role w/c 16th June 2025.
Job offers at Scottish Water are conditional and will be confirmed on completion of our preemployment screening e.g. referencing criminal record checks license checks etc. Screening is conducted on our behalf by a third party and must be completed before your start date. Dont worry well only start these checks once youve accepted an offer.
A few final things worth knowing
Research shows that some people avoid applying for jobs unless they can meet every single criteria. If youre interested in this job but dont tick all the boxes apply anyway! We hardly ever hire people who can do every part of a job from Day One. Everyone has a learning curve. So dont rule yourself out!
Let us know if there are any changes we can make to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best. Lots of our people have disabilities or neurodiverse conditions (including some of our recruiters!). Were also aware that some people might be experiencing temporary challenges because of life events like menopause. Were very used to making adjustments so please dont be afraid to ask.
As part of our commitment to developing a flourishing Scotland its important that all our employees are Scottish taxpayers. If you join us your home address will need to be in Scotland. If you dont already live here youll need to commit to moving here within your first three months.
Finally (finally!) candidates who havent submitted an application in the last 12 months will have their records removed from our recruitment database. You wont need to do anything. Your data will be automatically deleted.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
