LIMS System Administrator

At Harrison McMillan, our mission is simple: to change lives, one placement at a time. As a trusted recruitment partner to government and industry, we connect exceptional people with opportunities where they can make a genuine impact.

Harrison McMillan is seeking an experienced LIMS System Administrator to support and enhance Laboratory Information Management Systems within a scientific laboratory environment.

This is a long-term 12-month contract with 2 x 12-month extension options and is based in Melbourne, Sydney, or Canberra. This role is onsite.

Due to the nature of this role, a Baseline clearance or the ability to obtain Baseline clearance is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and support a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Develop and enhance system functionality using proprietary and standard programming languages.
• Troubleshoot and resolve system issues, bugs, and user enquiries.
• Manage user accounts, permissions, system maintenance, and backups.
• Develop system interfaces for data exchange with other applications.
• Produce technical documentation, SOPs, test plans, and reports.
• Liaise with stakeholders, vendors, and ICT teams to deliver business outcomes.
• Conduct testing, change management, and quality control activities.

Essential Criteria:

• Experience administering a LIMS platform such as SampleManager or similar.
• Knowledge of scientific laboratory environments and laboratory operations.
• Experience with one or more of VGL, LIMS Basic, .NET C#, Visual Basic, Java, HTML, or SQL.
• Database administration and SQL query experience.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills.
• Experience aligned with SFIA Availability Management Level 4.
• Experience aligned with SFIA Problem Management Level 3.
• Experience aligned with SFIA Programming/Software Development Level 2.

Desirable Criteria:

• Experience working in government or regulated environments.
• Experience developing system integrations and data exchange interfaces.
• Experience creating technical documentation, SOPs, and testing artefacts.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

RFQ Closing Date: Friday, 23 October 2026

Apply now or contact the Harrison McMillan team for a confidential discussion.