NC DHHS STARLIMS Developer / LIMS Engineer

This role requires hands on development across STARLIMS scripting languages, user interface components, backend logic, and database systems to support complex laboratory workflows and ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable system operations. The STARLIMS Developer is responsible for designing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining laboratory information management solutions built on the STARLIMS platform.

DHHS-ITD is looking to hire STARLIMS developer with 8 to 10 years of experience in supporting various systems and technologies at the State Laboratory for Public Health.

The STARLIMS Developer is responsible for designing, configuring, customizing, and maintaining laboratory information management solutions built on the STARLIMS platform. This role requires hands on development across STARLIMS scripting languages, user interface components, backend logic, and database systems to support complex laboratory workflows and ensure efficient, compliant, and scalable system operations.

Key Responsibilities

System Development & Customization

• Develop and maintain STARLIMS logic using STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL) for backend processes, custom algorithms, and business rules.
• Build and enhance client-side functionality using JScript.NET / JavaScript for UI behavior, calculations, and browser-side data manipulation.
• Create SQL-based data queries, stored procedures, and data extraction logic to support dashboards, data grids, and workflow automation.

User Interface Design

• Configure and enhance user interfaces using HTML5-based STARLIMS components in v11/v12 environments.
• Work with XML-based structure definitions to facilitate communication between server and client UI layers.
• Support or migrate legacy XFD runtime elements (if applicable) during modernization efforts.

Backend, Architecture, and Database Support

• Support the STARLIMS application server running on the Microsoft .NET Framework, ensuring performance, stability, and compatibility.
• Integrate and manage STARLIMS deployments backed by Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database.
• Troubleshoot server-side errors, environment issues, and performance bottlenecks.

Reporting & Instrument Integration

• Develop and maintain reports, labels, and barcodes using SAP Crystal Reports.
• Integrate laboratory instruments via TCP/IP and RS232 communication protocols, ensuring secure and reliable data acquisition.

Collaboration & Documentation

• Work closely with laboratory SMEs, QA, validation teams, and IT support to translate business needs into technical solutions.
• Create technical documentation, functional specifications, and validation-ready configuration records.
• Support system upgrades, testing cycles, patching, and validation activities.

Preferred Qualifications
Required/Desired Skills

Skill	Required /Desired	Amount	of Experience
2-5 years of Hands-on experience with STARLIMS v10/v11/v12 (or equivalent LIMS platform).	Required	2	Years
Proficiency in STARLIMS Scripting Language (SSL), JavaScript/JScript.NET, and SQL.	Required	5	Years
Strong understanding of HTML5-based UI frameworks.	Required	5	Years
Experience with SAP Crystal Reports development.	Required	5	Years
Understanding of laboratory workflows, QA/QC processes, and regulated environments (e.g., GMP, GLP, CLIA, ISO 17025)	Desired	2	Years
5-8 years of Experience with Microsoft .NET Framework environments.	Highly desired	5	Years
Familiarity with XML for data structure definitions.	Highly desired	5	Years
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server or Oracle Database administration concepts.	Nice to have	0	Years
Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams, including developers, business analysts, and stakeholders.	Required	7	Years
State Government experience	Nice to have	0

Questions

No.	Question
Question1	Absences greater than two weeks MUST be approved by CAI management in advance, and contact information must be provided to CAI so that the resource can be reached during his or her absence. The Client has the right to dismiss the resource if he or she does not return to work by the agreed upon date. Do you accept this requirement?
Question2	All work must be completed on site at the client's discretion. Do you accept this requirement?
Question3	Please list candidate's email address HERE that will be used when submitting E-RTR.
Question4	Please indicate how soon this candidate is available to start work. Vendors are encouraged to submit candidates that are available for the duration of the assignment.
Question5	Vendor must disclose to the agency if the candidate will be subcontracted at the time of submission. Do you accept this requirement?
Question6	Vendor must notify the agency if any portion of the requirements listed in this task order are to be outsourced to other countries. Do you accept this requirement?
Question7	Candidates submitted above a rate of $90.00 per hour may not be considered. Do you accept this requirement?
Question8	Payment for all approved hours will be paid at the straight hourly rate regardless of the total hours worked by the engaged resource. It is the responsibility of the supplier to adhere to any applicable compensation laws including payment for overtime hours. Do you accept this requirement?
Question9	Please confirm you have thoroughly validated, and attest to the accuracy of, the credentials listed throughout this candidate s VectorVMS profile and resume pursuant to Section 5.2.5 of ITS-009440. Do you confirm?