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Job Title: Lab Systems Analyst

Job Requisition ID: 4

Closing Date: 05/23/2025

Salary: $7,491.00 a month

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 II supporting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) performing complex and specialized development and analysis functions for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). 

In this role you will perform complex and specialized development and analysis functions for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and consult with both internal and external user representatives to develop information technology solutions to existing or prospective applications of high complexity. 

In addition, you will serve as a project leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data. 

This position reviews incoming and outgoing messaging to confirm the data adheres to HL7 compliance standards and keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, meetings, training sessions, seminars, and conferences to increase familiarity with and remain current on products, vendors, techniques, and procedures. 

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 administrative direction, serves as the Lab Systems Analyst II for the Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) supporting the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) performing complex and specialized development and analysis functions for Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Consults with both internal and external user representatives to develop information technology solutions to existing or prospective applications of high complexity.
  • Serves as a project leader on highly complex projects while independently planning, developing, and implementing techniques for gathering and interpreting data.
  • Reviews incoming and outgoing messaging to confirm data adheres to Health Level 7 (HL7) compliance standards.
  • Keeps abreast of new developments in the Information Technology field by continuing education through online training platforms, 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 three (3) years of professional experience in Application Services or a related Information Technology field.
     

Preferred Qualifications (In Order of Significance)

  • Three (3) years of professional experience conducting business analysis to define problems, determine project objectives, elicit and validate business requirements, and lead cross-functional teams in business process re-engineering and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience assessing and recommending software solutions, both off-the-shelf and open source, ensuring alignment with architectural standards and fulfillment of business requirements.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience developing functional specifications, creating use cases and facilitating requirement walk-throughs and sign offs with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience verifying business process models and use cases with stakeholders to ensure alignment with operational needs and accurate documentation of system requirements.
  • Three (3) years of professional experience leading projects in an Information Technology environment, including planning, executing, and coordinating complex technical initiatives across diverse teams.
  • Ability to perform logical data analysis, evaluate procedural issues, and develop effective solutions to operational challenges.
  • Developed verbal and written communication skills to present technical information to others with clarity and precision to both technical and non-technical audiences.  
     

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 25 pounds. This is considered medium work as defined by the U.S. Department of Labor (20 CFR 404.1567(c)). Medium work involves lifting no more than 50 pounds at a time with frequent lifting or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Requires the ability to travel in performance of duties.
  • The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.