Lab Administrator Job Description
Lab administrator
provides windows workstation, Windows server and Unix/Linux system administration support (Solaris and Linux servers (Ubuntu, Centos, Red Hat, Debian, etc.)) for real and virtualized systems.
Lab Administrator Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Maintain Windows Active Directory, Group policies, OU design, DNS, DHCP support, RADIUS, network storage, and WMware infrastructure
Provide lab management and system administration/engineering input to the Installation Design Plan (IDP) to support procurement, configuration management, testing, and certification and accreditation of proposed systems
Developing functional process diagrams for lab management and testing services
Provide lab management and system administration/engineering support focusing on the design, implementation, testing, and maintenance of lab management and testing services
Designing, installing, provisioning, configuring, optimizing, performance tuning, integrating, and administering various solution technologies in a lab environment
Researching and analyzing emerging lab technologies, techniques, and protocols and making recommendations
Supporting the installation of new lab technology components, if required
Participate in lab systems planning in support of development, integration, test and deployment activities
Maintain Access control, configuration and perform troubleshooting of of network devices routers, L2 and L3 switches, Open Source firewalls, ASA firewalls
Network Support end users, Windows and Apple laptops, network printers, video equipment
Lab Administrator Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Lab Administrator
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: ASCP, SEP, CE, CCNA, IASAE, IAM, IAT, RHCE, VCP, DIACAP
Education for Lab Administrator
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the lab administrator job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Computer Science, Education, Science, Technical, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, Chemistry, Biology, Associates
Skills for Lab Administrator
Desired skills for lab administrator include:
Basic Linux/Unix systems
Broad range of Mac OS X and Windows based applications
DNS
IP telephone systems
Monitoring and maintaining inventory of equipment and chemicals
Standard system tools with the ability to use them to automate complex system tasks
Windows Group Policy Objects and Active Directory
2/4 stroke engine operation and repair/rebuild procedures
Accelerometers
Administration of high risk critical infrastructure
Desired experience for lab administrator includes:
Analyzing and troubleshooting problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions and implementing recommendations in support of project completion and goals
Researching, analyzing, planning, recommending and implementing new or revised network programs and procedures to provide effective and efficient computer network services
Administering and operating a wide variety of scientific and personal computers and related systems
Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP, The Joint Commission, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations required
Knowledge of CLIA, Title 22, CAP The Joint Commission, NCQA, AABB, local, state, federal regulations
Minimum of five (5) years experience deploying Microsoft Windows-based servers, including Active Directory and email OR at least two (2) years experience deploying Microsoft Windows-based servers, including Active Directory and email with Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) certification
Lab Administrator Examples
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab administrator. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for lab administrator
- Implement and maintain information security controls within the test and development environment, including user account management, system patching/hardening, installation of antivirus
- Troubleshoot and respond to system incidents to support lab test & development operations
- Advise team of and implement improvements for system/user management within the environment systems management
- Create and Maintain Technology standards of major Lab system subcomponents
- Report change in the Operational environment and Architecture Landscape
- Proactively monitor the technical components of the Support Lab environment
- Implement operational change, initiative and project of moderate complexity intended either to increase the efficiency or the robustness of the infrastructure
- Support the day to day life of the lab environment, solve end users’ issues, answer technical questions, and provision accounts
- Document issues resolution, develop Operational Guideline, and produce Technical Architecture view
- Perform scheduled Maintenance and general Data Center tasks
Qualifications for lab administrator
- Minimum of five (5) years experience deploying Linux-based and Solaris-based servers
- Experience with basic Windows System administration and Basic Linux system administration
- Experience with GSM networks
- 6+ years of experience in IT and in Windows administration, including the capability to design and implement AD structure, such as security groups and OU’s for the management of lab resources, both local and remote use, and CRL domain that could serve as a parent or root domain
- Experience with Linux administration, including the management of servers and desktop OS’s, such as CentOS, Ubuntu, and Kali, with the capability to integrate Linux systems into MS AD for authentication and access control and perform patch management
- Experience in imaging management, including selecting and implementing imaging server software for the distribution and retention of images, using possible solutions, such as FOG Server and WDS, and creating master images for each lab and within the labs for each hardware type
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab administrator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lab administrator
- Respond to alerts within the business hours involving software system components using background, experience, and established procedures to resolve issues and restore services as quickly as possible
- Patch OS and software according to security standards, maintenance policies, and vendor recommendations
- Partner with lab architect on development of technical solutions of moderate complexity to business requirements within assigned areas
- Develop and document network and system connectivity maps and operating procedures of moderate scope for use by other members of the team as directed by more senior members
- Develop and document installation, deployment, maintenance and monitoring solutions
- Perform operating system upgrades, capacity planning, and performance analysis of moderate complexity
- Perform growth analysis in support of expansions and/or upgrades
- Develop scripts with specific requirements (PowerShell, Perl, Python, etc) and configure tool sets and third-party applications to automate support tasks
- Participate in the ongoing process improvement required to scale the organization
- Make recommendation for the technical improvement, procedural changes, and infrastructure within the Lab Operations team
Qualifications for lab administrator
- Experience with configuration management, including selecting and implementing software for the management of in-place systems and deployment of new systems, where the server should be able to push changes and pull information and files, and where the server could perform patch management for both Linux and Windows
- Experience with ESXi server administration, including managing resource pools, virtual networking, and VM's and managing QNAP SAN for optimal space allocation and performance
- Experience with network administration, including reading and comprehending network design, switch configuration, such as basic setup and VLAN's, and comprehending subnetting and ACL's for the control of and access to network resources
- Ability to perform patch management, AD integration of labs’ existing DC’s with the CRL domain for hierarchical and centralized management, and to design and implement group policy for the simplification of end user OS control and management
- Experience in working with tracking ticketing solutions, including JIRA
- Ability to implement and operate IT services
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab administrator. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for lab administrator
- Complete LIMS and SAP Master Data changes regarding laboratory fields
- Create, update, and retire LIMS records such as Item Code, Product, Suppliers, Units, Folders, Stability Protocol Templates, Sampling points, COA templates, Product Family, Storage Locations, User locations, Stability Trends among others
- Maintain LIMS and Laboratory SAP data accurate and up-to-date
- Recommend measures to improve procedures and get involved in the implementation of these measures
- Support regulatory/ compliance audits such as, those performed by the FDA and/or any regulatory agency and facilitate the retrieval of Laboratory information as required
- Assure that the laboratory LIMS and SAP systems are operating properly and in full compliance with cGMPs
- Coordinate all system updates and changes to maximize effectiveness and efficiency on the laboratory and plant operations
- Works with engineers, chemists, and technicians to understand laboratory information needs
- Provides laboratory computer application support for Acetyl Intermediates laboratories at Clear Lake, Bay City and R&D
- Performs data management activities and implementation support of new software applications for the Laboratory systems
Qualifications for lab administrator
- Must be able to use Excel/Word/PowerPoint
- Advanced knowledge of three or more technology services (Server – Windows/Linux
- Experience in management and troubleshooting of DoD Linux, Windows, and network systems
- Experience in implementing system and security controls within a DoD IT environment
- Manage installation and configuration of various COTS/GOTS/custom software and systems in accordance with DISA STIGs
- Familiarity with vulnerability management of IT systems and maintaining a Plan of Action and Milestones (PoAaM) for Government lab systems in accordance with DoD best practice
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Our company is looking to fill the role of lab administrator. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for lab administrator
- Review, test, and assists in administering configuration of application products (releases, product changes, service packs, upgrades, security, critical fixes)
- Set-up, maintain, and troubleshoot interfaces with analytical instruments
- Facilitate and support the electronic generation of quality certificates and notifications (Q/A function)
- Maintains a working knowledge of the strategic plans of the hospitals and network, particularly as they relate to the development of the laboratories and their services
- Maintains a working knowledge of all policies and procedures of the hospitals and network
- Devises and implements all internal policies, procedures, and systems that are necessary for the smooth operation of the laboratories, providing comprehensive services 24 hours per day, seven days per week
- Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates lab leadership throughout the network
- Devises a system that will provide ongoing monitoring of the laboratories, equipment, supplies and all other physical resources that will enable preventive maintenance, quick repair, adequate supply levels, and superior physical resource management
- Devises service delivery systems that will provide the highest quality of products and services in the fastest, most economical way possible
- Continuously searches for methods to improve service delivery systems
Qualifications for lab administrator
- Baseline certifications for appointment as a systems administrator per DoD 8570.01-M (Active Security + w/CE), current Microsoft/Linux computing environment certification, or ability to obtain a computing environment certification within 6 months of appointment
- Experience in software development (C, C++)
- 5–8 years in management of DoD lab systems in accordance with best practice, identifying and implementing system improvements
- Experience in Perl/Python languages
- Experience in interoperability with Army C2 systems
- Experience in documenting as-built IT systems, including standard operating procedures, configurations
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Our innovative and growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of lab administrator. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for lab administrator
- Proposes and justifies an annual budget for approval by the Vice President
- Meets routinely with the Vice President, Chairman of Pathology and Laboratory Medical Director
- Provides verbal and written reports as requested
- Supervises Director Anatomic Pathology and Director Laboratory Outreach to ensure lab operations meet quality, financial and service goals
- Manage & monitor lab compute & network equipment
- Build & maintain lab test infrastructure for SDN WAN platform
- Evaluate, build & maintain cloud platform & container orchestration system
- Support installation & maintenance of software components for development & testing
- Manage & monitor AWS private cloud infrastructure
- Ensure eCommerce platform accurately reflects available products and descriptions
Qualifications for lab administrator
- Federal and State laws related to pharmaceutical testing programs and systems
- Implementing system scripts/automation to improve, manage, and patch systems and assist in system testing
- Experience with Army radio communications for C2 systems
- Proactively monitor IT systems within a lab environment and identify critical needs for improvement
- Comfortable with migrating software and systems amongst different operating systems
- Experience with configuration management, including selecting and implementing software for the management of in