Lab Systems Analyst
Job Title: Lab Systems Analyst I
Job Requisition ID: 48446
Closing Date: 7/24/2025
Salary: $6,952.00/Monthly
Work Hours: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Work Location: (Hybrid) 535 W Jefferson St Springfield, IL 62702-5076
Union Position: Yes
Work authorization: US work authorization required at time of application. No sponsorship available. Not eligible for F1 OPT/CPT. Positions are W2 only and cannot be converted to a contract position. If you have questions about your work authorization eligibility, please email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov.
Questions? Email doit.recruitment@illinois.gov
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Are you looking for a rewarding career with an organization that values their staff? The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is seeking to hire qualified candidates with the opportunity to work in a dynamic, creative thinking, problem solving environment.
This position serves as the Lab Systems Analyst I, supporting Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
In this role you will perform difficult and specialized work for Laboratory information Management Systems (LIMS) and will consult with user representatives to develop information technology solutions to existing or prospective applications of normal complexity.
In addition, you will create and modify the requirements and design documents within LIMS and develop and coordinate training for staff on the use of the computer programs and software for the projects deployed for the Lab.
If you possess these knowledges, skills, abilities, and experience, we invite you to apply for this position to join the DoIT Team!
As a State of Illinois employee, you receive a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans.
• Flexible work schedules (when available and dependent upon position)
• 10 -25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
• 12 days of paid sick time annually which carryover year to year
• 3 paid personal business days per year
• 13-14 paid holidays per year dependent on election years
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave
• Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
• Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Program and Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
For more information regarding State of Illinois Benefits follow this link: https://www2.illinois.gov/cms/benefits/Pages/default.aspx
Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
Essential Functions
- Under general direction, serves as the Application Developer performing difficult and specialized work in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH).
- Consults with user representatives to develop information technology solutions to existing or prospective applications of normal complexity.
- Creates and modifies requirements and design documents within LIMS.
- Develops and coordinates training for staff on the use of the computer programs and software for the projects deployed for the Lab.
- Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through online training programs, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to four (4) years of college with course work in computer science or directly related fields.
- Requires one (1) year of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)
- One (1) year of professional experience analyzing and documenting business processes and workflows to define problems, identify requirements, and recommend improvements in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
- One (1) year of professional experience evaluating and recommending potential software solutions, including off-the-shelf and open-source operations to ensure alignment with technical architecture and business objectives.
- One (1) year of professional experience developing use cases, functional requirements, and technical specifications to support application development and system enhancements.
- One (1) year of professional experience coordinating requirements validation and leading stakeholder walk-throughs and signoffs to ensure technical documentation accurately reflects user needs.
- One (1) year of professional experience performing troubleshooting, testing, and updates to laboratory-related applications, equipment, and data workflow.
- Ability to deliver user training or technical instruction related to software systems or tools in a laboratory or healthcare IT environment.
- Ability to analyze complex data logically and develop solutions for operational or procedural issues.
- Developed communication skills to communicate technical concepts clearly and effectively in verbal and written form to both technical and non-tech
- Ability to gain and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal teams, vendors, and external stakeholders.
Conditions of Employment
NOTE: Applicants must possess the ability to meet ALL of the following conditions of employment, with or without reasonable accommodation, to be considered for this position.
- Requires the ability to verify identity.
- Requires employment authorization to accept permanent full-time position with the State of Illinois.
- Requires the ability to pass a position specific, agency required background check.
- Requires self-disclosure of criminal history.
- Requires the ability to use agency supplied equipment such as laptop, personal computer, work cell phone and any other required equipment or devices.
- Requires the ability to attend seminars, conferences and training to remain current on methods, tools, ideologies or other industry related topics relevant to job duties.
- Requires the ability to lift and carry objects or equipment weighing up to 10 pounds. This is considered sedentary work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(a)). Sedentary work involves lifting no more than 10 pounds at a time and requires occasional lifting, carrying, walking, and standing.
- Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
- The conditions of employment listed are incorporated and/or related to any duties included in the position description.