LIS Data Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an LIS Data Analyst to support laboratory systems in Greenville, South Carolina. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who enjoys solving interface issues, maintaining accurate laboratory data configuration, and partnering with operational teams in a healthcare environment. In this individual contributor role, you will focus on the ongoing administration of the laboratory information system, help ensure reliable result delivery, and contribute to system-related improvement efforts.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily support and upkeep of the laboratory information system, including configuration updates, test build maintenance, result setup, and issue resolution.

• Manage the laboratory system portion of order and result interfaces, monitor message flow, and investigate failed or delayed transmissions.

• Troubleshoot application and interface problems by identifying whether issues originate within the LIS, the connected EHR, or an external vendor platform.

• Maintain accurate test catalogs, compendiums, and result code mappings to support reliable laboratory reporting.

• Partner with laboratory operations teams on workflows and system-related needs that affect testing and result delivery.

• Review HL7 result messaging to identify errors, validate data movement, and support interface stability.

• Use SQL queries and analytical methods to research data issues, validate configurations, and support troubleshooting efforts.

• Contribute to Beacon-related projects and enhancement work as needed while maintaining strong day-to-day system performance.

• At least 3 years of hands-on experience working with a laboratory information system; Beacon experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting laboratory result interfaces and resolving data exchange issues between connected systems.
• Working knowledge of SQL for data review, troubleshooting, and validation activities.
• Ability to read and interpret HL7 messages in order to diagnose interface or result transmission problems.
• Strong analytical thinking, careful attention to detail, and a structured approach to troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with test compendium maintenance and result code mapping within a laboratory systems environment.
• Background in toxicology, drug-screening, behavioral health, or related healthcare laboratory workflows is preferred.
• Ability to work effectively as an individual contributor while collaborating with cross-functional operational and technical teams.