Senior Epic Lab Analyst

Appex Innovation•West Windsor, NJ

1d•Remote

About The Position

A Senior Epic Certified Lab Analyst leads the design, implementation, and optimization of laboratory workflows within the Epic Systems EHR, with deep expertise in the Beaker (LIS) module.

Requirements

Epic Certification in Beaker (CP and/or AP) (mandatory)
Strong expertise in laboratory workflows and Lab Information Systems (LIS)
Hands-on experience with HL7 interfaces, lab instruments, and middleware
Strong understanding of healthcare data, reporting, and integrations
Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Healthcare, Life Sciences, or related field
8 years of experience in Epic Beaker or Lab systems
Experience leading at least one full-cycle Epic implementation
Proven experience in production support and large-scale healthcare environments

Nice To Haves

SQL/reporting knowledge
Experience with interface engines (e.g., Cloverleaf, Rhapsody)
Exposure to data/reporting tools like Clarity/Caboodle
Certification in multiple Epic modules

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end implementation and optimization of EPIC Beaker (CP/AP) modules
Architect and configure complex lab workflows: specimen collection, accessioning, testing, resulting, and reporting
Act as a subject matter expert (SME) for laboratory operations and Epic Beaker functionality
Design and manage integrations between Epic Beaker, lab instruments, middleware, and external systems (HL7 interfaces)
Collaborate with lab leadership, pathologists, clinicians, and IT teams to define scalable solutions
Oversee test catalog build, result components, reference ranges, and orderable configuration
Drive system testing (SIT, UAT), coordinate go-live, and provide hypercare support
Troubleshoot critical production issues and lead root cause analysis
Ensure compliance with lab and healthcare regulations (CLIA, CAP, HIPAA)
Mentor junior analysts and provide technical leadership
Lead upgrades, enhancements, and continuous improvement initiatives