Programmer/Developer needed!

Posted on : February 16, 2017


Programmer/Developer – LIMS

Job Description:

Full-time position for an established IT professional to support and improve its Best-In-Class software product marketed as Omega LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System).  This product is used by commercial and government laboratories to handle all phases of lab operations such as sample management, scheduling, analytical results, QA/QC, reporting and invoicing among others. This position entails design, development, testing and implementation of new features and functionalities as well as fixing issues reported by clients.  The physical location of this job is in Livonia, Michigan and cannot work remotely.

Job Requirements:

The ideal candidate would be:

  • Experienced in all phases of product development lifecycle
  • Motivated by growing and mentoring people
  • A critical thinker, an effective coach and team builder
  • Translates strategy into action and ultimately into realized business value
  • Is passionate about problem solving in a most efficient manner
  • Is passionate about sharing knowledge with others and vice versa
  • Skillful in engaging when sharing knowledge and experience to solve problems
  • Focuses on the success of others to add value to the enterprise
  • Promotes collaboration in challenging executive and team circumstances
  • Open minded with a learning/teaching attitude
  • Encourages creativity, guiding and coaching staff in a non-controlling manner
  • A high sense of urgency to respond to client issues and meeting deadlines
  • Ability to work with and manage legacy code
  • Understand and follow good programming practices including the use of reusable code

Must have:

  • A degree in computer science, business information systems, or a related field
  • 5 plus years of strong experience in software design, development and implementation
  • Expert level knowledge and experience with MS Access, VBA, Visual Studio, ASP.NET, C#, VB.NET, MS SQL Server, SSRS, and Web Services
  • Expertise in windows environment on a client server platform and browser based architecture
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills to solve customer problems at remote locations

Responsibilities:

  • Responsible for design, development, testing and implementation of software solutions
  • Work closely with internal staff and outside consultants to solve complex problems and create value for our clients
  • Participate in code review and unit testing to ensure acceptable performance
  • Respond to client issues in a timely manner
  • Coach or mentor team members, specifically around the development of technical skills and practices
  • Act as a role model and encourage professionalism and honesty
  • Be prepared to work long and flexible hours to meet client schedules and deadlines
  • Prepare reference materials for users by writing operating instructions
  • Maintain historical records by documenting program development and revisions
  • Maintain client confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.

How To Apply:  Send resume to hr@khemia.com

About Khemia Software:

Khemia Software is a premier provider of Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) for the environmental, water/wastewater, food & beverage, manufacturing and chemical industries. Founded in 1995, the company has successfully implemented its LIMS in numerous laboratories across the United States and internationally. Our professionals have extensive experience working within laboratories and understand the challenges that clients face. Combining this background with over 20 years of product development has culminated in Omega 11, our most feature-rich and configurable LIMS to date.