Lead IT Implementation Specialist

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in North Carolina.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation, validation, upgrades, and enhancements of laboratory systems on an enterprise scale.

• Direct the execution of intricate IT implementation projects, ensuring the effective deployment of laboratory systems, applications, and technological solutions.

• Coordinate teams across various functions and manage the delivery of implementation tasks, dependencies, risks, and project timelines.

• Create and manage implementation plans that align with business needs, technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and operational demands.

• Lead validation efforts for laboratory systems, software updates, upgrades, and the introduction of new technologies.

• Offer technical guidance and expertise in implementation to project teams, stakeholders, and end users.

• Work collaboratively with laboratory operations, business partners, and technology teams to facilitate solution acceptance and operational readiness.

• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve issues related to implementation.

• Assist in the integration of laboratory systems with enterprise technology platforms and operational workflows.

• Promote continuous improvement in implementation methodologies, validation processes, and deployment standards.

• Generate and maintain documentation related to implementation, validation records, training materials, and operational support documentation.

• Ensure a smooth transition of implemented solutions into operational support frameworks.

• Contribute to technology modernization, process enhancements, and the optimization of laboratory systems.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a clinical laboratory setting.

• At least 2 years of experience in IT implementation, validation, systems deployment, project management, or similar technical roles.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders.

• At least 1 year of experience leading large-scale IT implementations that support laboratory operations.

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in system integration, operational transition, or change enablement activities.

• At least 2 years of experience contributing to implementation frameworks, standards, methodologies, or best practices.

• Willingness to travel up to 25% within the United States.

• Strong understanding of clinical laboratory workflows, procedures, and operations.

• Proficient in implementation planning, system integration, validation, and delivery coordination practices.

• Experience in supporting enterprise technology deployment initiatives.

• Background in assisting with complex system implementation and solution deployment efforts.

• Excellent documentation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

• Capability to manage multiple implementation tasks and priorities simultaneously.

• Strong analytical skills to assess technical and operational challenges and devise effective solutions.

• Current or previous experience with Labcorp is preferred.

• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification is preferred.

• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification is preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience as an IT Implementation Specialist in a clinical diagnostics setting is preferred.

• Minimum of 1 year of experience in implementing, validating, or supporting laboratory information systems (LIS) is preferred.

• At least 1 year of experience in supporting laboratory software deployment, upgrades, or technology modernization efforts is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Life insurance.

• Short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD).

• 401(k) Plan.

• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.