LIS Software Developer (Java Developer)
Apply NowCompany: Exagen Inc.
Location: Carlsbad, CA 92009
Description:
Overview
Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient's symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.
About the Opportunity:
The Business Applications team is responsible for Exagen's LIS and other software systems that support company-wide operations in a regulated healthcare environment.
The LIS Software Developer (Java Developer), under the direction of the Director, Laboratory & Business IT, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions using Sapio Sciences Exemplar, Java and SQL technologies.
In this position, you will:
Location note: This is a hybrid role that requires on-site work out of our Carlsbad and Vista offices and candidates must live within commuting distance.
Responsibilities
Note: Other duties may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000
Exagen is a patient-focused and discovery-driven life sciences company dedicated to transforming the care continuum for patients suffering from debilitating and chronic autoimmune diseases. Our goal is to enable rheumatologists to improve care for patients through the differential diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of complex autoimmune and autoimmune-related diseases, including lupus and rheumatoid arthritis. By leveraging our proprietary Cell-Bound Complement Activation Products, or CB-CAPs, technology, we help get to the real cause of a patient's symptoms and guide their journey to improved health.
About the Opportunity:
The Business Applications team is responsible for Exagen's LIS and other software systems that support company-wide operations in a regulated healthcare environment.
The LIS Software Developer (Java Developer), under the direction of the Director, Laboratory & Business IT, will be responsible for designing, developing, and implementing sophisticated laboratory information management system (LIMS) solutions using Sapio Sciences Exemplar, Java and SQL technologies.
In this position, you will:
- Design & Innovate: Develop and implement custom LIMS solutions using Java, and SQL to support high-throughput laboratory services projects.
- Integrate & Automate: Build seamless system integrations, optimize databases, and create automation scripts to streamline laboratory workflows.
- Collaborate: Work closely with laboratory stakeholders to define system requirements and provide training for business power users.
- Troubleshoot & Improve: Identify and resolve complex technical issues while continuously enhancing software performance and regulatory compliance.
Location note: This is a hybrid role that requires on-site work out of our Carlsbad and Vista offices and candidates must live within commuting distance.
Responsibilities
Note: Other duties may be assigned.
- Design and develop custom software solutions within the Sapio Sciences Exemplar LIMS platform
- Create complex Java-based integrations and extensions for laboratory informatics workflows
- Design and optimize database structures to support high-throughput laboratory processes
- Create custom scripts and tools to enhance LIMS functionality and data management
- Implement robust instrument integration and automation processes
- Develop comprehensive technical documentation for system architectures and implementations
- Collaborate with laboratory stakeholders to define and implement advanced LIMS requirements
- Conduct technical training for business power-users
- Ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards through systematic validation processes
- Lead, coordinate, and run independent demos and workshops with internal stakeholders
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues in laboratory information systems
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- BS in Computer Sciences, Software Engineering, Bioinformatics, or related field preferred
- A minimum of 3 years of relevant technical software development experience in a corporate setting is required.
- Experience with Java development skills within enterprise software architecture is REQUIRED; expertise with Javascript and Python are a great nice to have in addition to Java development skills
- Experience with SQL database design, optimization, and query development skills
- Experience with computer system validation in regulated laboratory environments
- Understanding of laboratory informatics workflows and data management principles
- Demonstrated ability to develop custom scripts and tools for complex data management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with implementing and customizing laboratory information management systems (LIMS) software preferred
- Sapio Exemplar LIMS experience is a great nice to have
- Familiarity with Mirth Connect interfacing engine.
- Experience working in an Agile environment, or within a team that practices continuous development and integration.
- Familiarity with Microsoft business applications including SharePoint and PowerBI.
- Familiarity with high volume diagnostic laboratories.
Salary range: $90,000 - $130,000