Laboratory Information System Administrator
Salary
$98,043.24 - $142,883.25 Annually
Location
Riverside
Job Type
Regular
Job Number
26-74315-01-VZ
Department
Public Health
Division
Public Health Laboratory
Opening Date
06/09/2026
Closing Date
6/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
For questions regarding this position, please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The County of Riversides Public Health Department has an opportunity for a Laboratory Information System Administrator position assigned to the Public Health Laboratory in Riverside.
The Laboratory Information System (LIS) Administrator will support and optimize laboratory information systems by managing support tickets, troubleshooting system issues, monitoring interfaces, implementing new integrations, supporting system upgrades, and maintaining hardware and middleware solutions. This position plays a critical role in ensuring reliable laboratory operations, data integrity, regulatory compliance, and seamless system interoperability.
The ideal candidate will possess strong knowledge of public health laboratory workflows and hands-on experience with LIS platforms such as EPIC Beaker, or STARLIMS. Experience with HL7, LOINC, SNOMED, Electronic Laboratory Reporting (ELR), SQL, scripting, instrument interfaces, and middleware systems is highly desirable. Candidates should also have a solid understanding of CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, state reporting requirements, cybersecurity, and disaster recovery practices.
Certifications such as ASCP Specialist in Laboratory Informatics (SLI) and AMIA Health Informatics Certification (AHIC) are highly valued.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday on a 9/80 alternate workweek schedule, with every other Friday off.
Meet the Team!
Riverside University Health System - Public Health is one of California's largest and most dynamic public health departments, with dedicated professionals working to keep our communities safe and healthy. From disease prevention and health education to nutrition, emergency response, and community outreach, our team's impact reaches every corner of Riverside County.
If youre passionate about making a meaningful impact on community health and well-being, consider joining our team at RUHS-Public Health. Together, we can work towards a healthier future for Riverside County.
For more information on RUHS-Public Health, please visit www.ruhealth.org/ruhs-public-health
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in nursing, business or healthcare administration, computer science, communications, industrial engineering, natural sciences, or other healthcare field related to the assignment.
Experience: Four years of professional level experience in a hospital or healthcare setting that included one year of supporting clinical information or electronic health record (EHR) systems and applications. (Additional qualifying experience related to the support of clinical information or EHR systems and applications may be substituted for the required education based on one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Knowledge of: Principles and practice of Clinical Informatics, and clinical information management processes and procedures; Electronic Health Records (EHR); clinical and nursing support applications such as Epic EHR; computer networks and software interface; standards and compliance issues related to patient care and safety required by Joint Commission, federal, and state regulatory agencies for healthcare.
Ability to: Coordinate multifaceted and technically sophisticated clinical information system projects; provide project management and training skills; use basic principles, practices, and functional activities for the maintenance and enhancement of clinical information systems; gather and analyze data; speak and write effectively; interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, employees, and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
For questions regarding this recruitment, contact the recruiter:
Veronica Zuno at VZuno@Rivco.org or 951-955-1449. Please allow 1-2 business days for a response to general inquiries.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference, and as applicable, the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate, spouses death certificate, a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements, please review the Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the Apply link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veterans preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If theres any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for individuals who are unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave Benefits. The wage replacement rate is determined by current law, offering 60-70% of the wages earned during the SDI eligibility period.
Additionally, employees receive employer-paid Long-Term Disability Benefits, which cover 66.67% of pre-disability earnings, up to a maximum of $10,000 per month. There is a 365-day waiting period before these benefits become active. Employees may coordinate these benefits with other available leave balances to receive up to 100% of their regular pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
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What is the highest level of education you have from an accredited college or university in nursing, business or healthcare administration, computer science, communications, industrial engineering, natural sciences, or another healthcare field related to the assignment? Applicants must upload copies of their transcripts at the time of application submission for verification of educational qualifications.
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How many years of professional-level experience do you have in a hospital or healthcare setting?
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How many years of experience do you have working in a clinical laboratory, including supporting clinical information systems and/or electronic health record (EHR) systems and applications?
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How many years of experience do you have with utilizing a laboratory information system (ie. Beaker, Cerner, Starlims, etc.)?
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Please explain how your experience aligns with the following desired qualifications for this position (Include specific uses of software and experience): Knowledge of Starlims and/or Beaker LIS Experience writing SQL scripts Understanding of CLIA, CAP, HIPAA, and state reporting requirements Previous Laboratory Information Systems experience
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Which of the following professional certifications related to laboratory informatics, health informatics, or laboratory information systems do you currently possess?
Required Question
Employer County of Riverside
Address County Admin. Center P.O. Box 1569
4080 Lemon St., 7th floor
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Phone Contact Recruiter for Job Information
Website http://www.rc-hr.com