Senior, LIMS Administrator

Job Description

Job Title: Senior, LIMS Administrator

Posting Start Date: 12/1/25

Job Description:

Compensation Data

The Pay Range for this position is $68,640 - $114,660 per year.

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!

Primary Role

The Senior, LIMS Administrator is responsible for day-to-day delivery of laboratory data needs and long-term strategic development and architecture of LIMS-based tools to support water and wastewater system compliance across the enterprise. This position oversees the data governance and integrity of stored laboratory results, configures the LIMS system to meet daily compliance requirements, and optimizes LIMS-based tools to meet operational needs.

Key Accountabilities

- Maintain support and maintenance of laboratory LIMS system functionality including instrumentation interface, established reporting regimen, customized alerting tools, and sample scheduling.

- Maintain data integrity related to stored and historical data.

- Identify and lead system upgrade needs through to modern, secure, interconnected technology landscape.

- Serve as key point of contact to vendors associated with LIMS and LIMS-connected technologies. This includes designing and optimizing the LIMS to fully leverage its capabilities, including seamless integration with third-party laboratories

- Ensure compliance with all laboratory accreditation requirements.

- Provide direct support for operating company compliance activities, especially in the reporting of data to state regulatory agencies.

- Provide direct data support to capital projects across the enterprise.

- Implement LIMS enhancements to improve laboratory efficiencies.

- Update LIMS data tables as requested by regulators or state leadership.

- Assist other areas of the lab as needed including sample scheduling, receiving and shipping

Knowledge/Skills

- Strong knowledge of database programming and maintenance

- Working knowledge of technology implementation

- Knowledge of utility or laboratory operations preferred

- Proficient with Microsoft Office software applications

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills (e.g., fluency in report writing and presentations).

- Effective people management skills (e.g., planning, organizing, recruiting, controlling, and leading individual staff and teams).

- Effective interpersonal skills (e.g., persuasion, negotiation, listening, cooperation, tact, diplomacy, problem solving, internal consulting)

- Strong project management skills (e.g. planning, organizing, directing, monitoring and reporting on project activities, managing concurrent projects).

- System configuration skills (e.g. design and customization, permission management, integrations, validation and testing)

- Database management (e.g. data governance, performance optimization, SQL proficiency, audit trail management)

Experience/Education

- Bachelor’s degree in computer science or related field

- 8+ years' experience in database systems or applications

Certifications/Licenses

- Database, programming, LIMS certifications preferred.

Work Environment

- Standard indoor office environment with occasional lab environment

Travel Requirements

- Occasional travel within operating company locations.

Competencies

Champions safety

Customer obsessed

Cultivates innovation

Nimble learning

Drives Results

Collaborates