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Role Description

The Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) Programmer works within Covia’s IT team and provides programming support to the team overseeing the Labware LIMS used in the Covia Analytical Services Laboratory and Covia plant locations. The role requires the job holder to gain a detailed understanding of the LIMS system.

• Work with the LIMS Administrator to provide support to any projects related to new LabWare development within the lab and plant facilities.
• Process change requests to ensure the LIMS is up to date and meets the needs of both the Analytical Services team and Plant locations.

The successful candidate will have the following Key Accountabilities:

• Requirements Gathering: Elicit, analyze, and document business requirements from stakeholders.
• Process Analysis: Examine current business processes and identify areas for improvement or optimization.
• Solution Development: Collaborate with technical teams to design solutions that align with business needs.
• Stakeholder Communication: Act as a bridge between stakeholders and project teams, ensuring alignment and clarity.
• Testing Support: Assist in defining test cases, validating solutions, and ensuring they meet business expectations.
• Change Management: Facilitate smooth adoption of changes by providing training and support to end-users.
• Documentation: Create clear, detailed documentation such as use cases, process flows, and functional specifications.
• Problem Solving: Analyze and resolve issues that arise during project execution or operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance business efficiency and value through innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• Highly proficient with relational databases and SQL
• Proficiency in at least one high level programming language (Python, C# etc)
• Knowledge of LIMS software is a plus
• Familiarity with laboratory testing methods, equipment would be helpful
• Experience with web development and web APIs would be a plus (HTML, CSS, REST, SOAP, JSON, XML)
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Strong organizational skills
• High level of motivation and ability to work both independently and within teams
• Must be detail oriented and have strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities
• Familiarity with Crystal Reports

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in technical field.
• Certified LabWare LIMS Administrator (Preferred)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint, Teams and Outlook)
• 5+ years' experience in information systems, including supporting software applications, analyzing, testing and implementing business system changes and/or user acceptance testing.

Travel Requirements

• Up to 20 percent to Covia locations.

Benefits

• Excellent Healthcare Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental
• 401K with Company Matching
• Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Disability Plans and Life / AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program

Commitment to Our Culture

Our core values - Safety, Team, Customers, Growth, and Courage—guide our work every day and will help us achieve our vision: Covia is the leading minerals solutions provider, and through the passion and commitment of our people, we enable customer success—ensuring a sustainable future for our company.

• Live the Life-Saving Rules.
• Build high-performing work teams.
• Focus on customers.
• Demonstrate a growth mindset.
• Do the right thing, always.