Laboratory Information Systems Specialist(P3)

This is a re-opening of the vacancy. Previous applicants need not re-apply.

Organizational Setting

The Department of Safeguards carries out the IAEA's duties and responsibilities as the world's nuclear inspectorate, supporting global efforts to stop the spread of nuclear weapons. The primary role of the Department is to develop and implement IAEA safeguards to ensure that there is no diversion of declared nuclear material from peaceful activities and no indications of undeclared nuclear material or activities in a State as a whole.

The Department comprises nuclear safeguards inspectors, responsible for carrying out inspections and verifications of all-safeguards relevant information for nuclear facilities in over 180 States; and technical staff responsible for a wide range of activities including: developing concepts and approaches for implementing safeguards; developing and maintaining safeguards equipment; providing analytical and laboratory services for sample analysis; collecting, evaluating and analysing safeguards-relevant information; providing information and communication technology infrastructure and services; and providing programme coordination support.

The Office of Safeguards Analytical Services (SGAS) is responsible for the analysis of inspection samples collected in the field. Located about 45 km south of Vienna in Seibersdorf, SGAS is organized into three sections: the Nuclear Material Laboratory (NML), the Environmental Sample Laboratory (ESL) and the Coordination and Support Section (CSS). The laboratory sections conduct the screening, chemical treatment and measurement of the inspection samples. The Coordination and Support Section provides a variety of key services to the laboratories, as well as managing the network of analytical laboratories. SGAS also manages analytical and inspection activities in a dedicated On-Site Laboratory at the Rokkasho Reprocessing Plant in Japan.

Main Purpose

Under the supervision of the SGAS Quality Management Team Leader, the Laboratory, the Information Systems Specialist defines, creates and implements repeatable and consistent processes in the design, development, testing, maintenance, troubleshooting and documentation of the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) at the Safeguards Analytical Laboratories.

Role

The Laboratory Information Systems Specialist is: (1) a technical specialist designing, developing, testing and maintaining and documenting the Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) at the Safeguards Analytical Laboratories, (2) a coordinator (design and implementation) of IT related projects, (3) a team member assisting in defining, implementing and maintaining a coherent vision of software development within SGAS, in supporting the appropriate IT architecture, in reviewing and evaluating the quality and capability of laboratory IT tools and providing intelligence on how these may improve, and in maintaining the proficiency of IT infrastructure at the Safeguards Analytical Laboratories.

Functions / Key Results Expected

Analyse the business processes supporting safeguards sample analysis, identify process streamlining opportunities generated by the further integration of existing IT systems, collect and analyse customer requirements and translate them into IT solutions.

Define, and implement a coherent vision of software development within SGAS and maintain the appropriate IT architecture, including adequate interfaces with other IT applications and security protocols within the Department and at the Safeguards Analytical Laboratories.

Provide project management for assigned IT projects supporting the operations of the NML, ESL, and the NWAL coordination, and oversee/execute implementation of IT undertakings as requested.

Design, develop, test and document extensions of the ESL LIMS and IT tools supporting NWAL coordination.

Participate in the design, development, testing and documentation of extensions to the NML LIMS and SALIMS Portal and consolidation of the SALIMS database.

Provide maintenance and trouble-shooting for SGAS IT software systems and back-up of the mission-critical IT function.

Liaise with SGIS to ensure smooth interactions and integration of SGAS IT software systems into Departmental systems, as well as to ensure proficiency of SGAS IT infrastructure.

Ensure that the IT solutions developed meet users' business needs, and are properly tested and adequately documented, in accordance with a quality assurance system (according to ISO 9001 standard) in consultation with the laboratory Quality Assurance Manager.

Competencies and Expertise

Core Competencies

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Name Definition Planning and Organizing Plans and organizes his/her own work in support of achieving the team or Section’s priorities. Takes into account potential changes and proposes contingency plans. Communication Communicates orally and in writing in a clear, concise and impartial manner. Takes time to listen to and understand the perspectives of others and proposes solutions. Achieving Results Takes initiative in defining realistic outputs and clarifying roles, responsibilities and expected results in the context of the Department/Division’s programme. Evaluates his/her results realistically, drawing conclusions from lessons learned. Teamwork Actively contributes to achieving team results. Supports team decisions. Functional Competencies

Name Definition Client orientation Helps clients to analyse their needs. Seeks to understand service needs from the client’s perspective and ensure that the client’s standards are met. Commitment to continuous process improvement Plans and executes activities in the context of quality and risk management and identifies opportunities for process, system and structural improvement, as well as improving current practices. Analyses processes and procedures, and proposes improvements. Technical/scientific credibility Ensures that work is in compliance with internationally accepted professional standards and scientific methods. Provides scientifically/technically accepted information that is credible and reliable. Required Expertise

Function Name Expertise Description Information Technology Database Management Ability to build and maintain a relational database server using SQL server and Oracle. Information Technology HTML/Web Tools and Technologies Ability to build and maintain a web server and web site using IIS. Information Technology Project Management Ability to manage IT projects. Information Technology Software Development Ability to design, implement and maintain desktop and web applications as well as services using C#, VB.NET, WPF, EF/NHibernate, ASP.NET MVC, Web API, Javascript Qualifications, Experience and Language skills

Bachelor's Degree - A first level university degree in Information Technology or related discipline is required.

Minimum of five years of relevant practical experience in software development and maintenance, of which at least 3 years practical experience in developing client-server desktop and web-based applications in a Microsoft environment.

Experience in the development of software solutions in a laboratory context is an asset.

Excellent oral and written command of English.

Remuneration

The IAEA offers an attractive remuneration package including a tax-free annual net base salary starting at US $62692 (subject to mandatory deductions for pension contributions and health insurance), a variable post adjustment which currently amounts to US $ 20563*, dependency benefits, rental subsidy, education grant, relocation and repatriation expenses; 6 weeks' annual vacation, home leave, pension plan and health insurance

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Applicants should be aware that IAEA staff members are international civil servants and may not accept instructions from any other authority. The IAEA is committed to applying the highest ethical standards in carrying out its mandate. As part of the United Nations common system, the IAEA subscribes to the following core ethical standards (or values): Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity. Staff members may be assigned to any location. The IAEA retains the discretion not to make any appointment to this vacancy, to make an appointment at a lower grade or with a different contract type, or to make an appointment with a modified job description or for shorter duration than indicated above. Testing may be part of the recruitment process -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------