Lead IT Implementation Specialist

Labcorp•Durham, NC

2d•$75,000 - $155,000

About The Position

The Lead IT Implementation Specialist leads enterprise-wide laboratory system implementations, validations, upgrades, and enhancements. The role combines clinical laboratory expertise with IT implementation experience to support deployment and adoption of laboratory software solutions across the organization. The specialist collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to coordinate implementation activities, manage solution delivery, support operational readiness, and ensure successful transition of systems into production. The role applies advanced laboratory and technical knowledge to improve implementation effectiveness, drive user adoption, and support scalable technology delivery. The ideal candidate has hands-on clinical laboratory experience, such as MLS or MLT work, as well as experience implementing, validating, supporting, or deploying laboratory information systems and other technology solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
At least 2 years of experience working in a clinical laboratory environment.
At least 2 years of experience in IT implementation, validation, systems deployment, project delivery, or related technical roles.
At least 2 years of experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders.
At least 1 year of experience leading enterprise-scale IT implementations supporting laboratory functions.
At least 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.
Strong knowledge of clinical laboratory workflows, procedures, and operations.
Strong knowledge of implementation planning, system integration, validation, and delivery coordination practices.
Experience supporting enterprise technology deployment initiatives and complex system implementation and solution deployment activities.
Strong documentation, presentation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Ability to manage multiple implementation activities and priorities simultaneously.
Ability to analyze technical and operational issues and develop effective solutions.
Ability to travel up to 25% within the United States.

Nice To Haves

Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification.
Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification.
At least 1 year of experience as an IT Implementation Specialist supporting a clinical diagnostics organization.
At least 1 year of experience implementing, validating, or supporting laboratory information systems (LIS).
At least 1 year of experience supporting laboratory software deployment, upgrades, or technology modernization initiatives.

Responsibilities

Lead execution of complex IT implementation initiatives to deploy laboratory systems, applications, and technology solutions.
Coordinate cross-functional teams and manage implementation deliverables, dependencies, risks, and timelines.
Develop and manage implementation plans aligned with business requirements, technical specifications, regulatory expectations, and operational needs.
Lead validation activities for laboratory systems, software enhancements, upgrades, and new technology implementations.
Provide technical guidance and implementation expertise to project teams, stakeholders, and end users.
Collaborate with laboratory operations, business partners, and technology teams to support solution adoption and operational readiness.
Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve implementation issues.
Support integration of laboratory systems with enterprise technology platforms and operational workflows.
Improve implementation methodologies, validation processes, and deployment standards.
Develop and maintain implementation documentation, validation records, training materials, and operational support documentation.
Ensure effective transition of implemented solutions into operational support models.
Support technology modernization, process improvement, and laboratory system optimization initiatives.