Senior Business Analyst - Lims Implementation Project

• 12 Month Contract + 12 Month Extension
• Minimum Baseline Clearance Required
• Canberra City Office / interstate candidates encouraged to apply

Our Client, a large Federal Government Department is currently seeking an experienced Senior Business Analyst for a long term contract opportunity to work with a team of professionals to approach the market for a LIMS product.

Job overview

• Support the national biosecurity diagnostic system to protect Australia's people, our environment and economy from biosecurity threats;
• Be one of the department's leading LIMS specialists;
• Be part of a team that will drive improvements, a positive business culture and overall program effectiveness.

The Senior Business Analyst - LIMS Market Refresh Project will be pivotal in the procurement and implementation of a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) by:

• Analyse current laboratory business processes and data flows, applying knowledge of biological sciences to identify gaps and opportunities for improvement;
• Define and document business requirements and specifications for the LIMS Implementation Project using modern elicitation techniques;
• Collaborate with LIMS vendor, IT team, and laboratory staff to design, configure, test, and deploy a LIMS solution that meets business needs and expectations;
• Support user acceptance testing, including preparation of test cases and documentation of test outcomes;
• Work with training managers and the BAU support group to train end-users and troubleshoot issues during and after LIMS implementation;
• Monitor and evaluate LIMS performance and propose enhancements and upgrades as needed;
• Work with Product Owners to determine backlog priorities, plan showcase workshops, and assess the impact of requirement changes;
• Maintain product backlog using the Department's DevOps application and work in an Agile delivery environment.

Requirements:

• At least 5 years of experience as a Business Analyst or consultant in the life sciences industry.
• Bachelor's degree in business, information systems, biotechnology, or related field.
• Experience with LIMS implementation, configuration, and validation.
• Knowledge of laboratory workflows, data standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent stakeholder, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to quickly adapt to highly technical areas such as biotechnology and diagnostics.
• Experience working with scientists and promoting compliance with departmental policies and guidelines.

For a copy of the full job description, including the application instructions please get in touch with Alison at the Recruitment Hive by clicking the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, you can reach Alison on (02)6299 1*** to discuss further.

Contract period: This contract will be up until 30 June 2025 with a further 12-month extension option.

Contract period: A baseline security clearance is required for this role.

Closing date: Applications will close at 1:00pm on 19 April 2024 | Late applicants are encouraged to apply to be considered for future opportunities.

Job ID : AC9112

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