Lead IT Implementation Specialist

Job Responsibilities

• Lead execution of complex IT implementation initiatives, ensuring successful deployment of laboratory systems, applications, and technology solutions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to 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 to support successful project delivery.
• Support integration of laboratory systems with enterprise technology platforms and operational workflows.
• Drive continuous improvement of 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 organizational initiatives focused on technology modernization, process improvement, and laboratory system optimization.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 or more years of experience working in a clinical laboratory environment
• 2 or more years of experience in IT implementation, validation, systems deployment, project delivery, or related technical roles
• 2 or more years of experience collaborating with cross-functional business and technical stakeholders
• 1 or more years of experience leading enterprise-scale IT implementations supporting laboratory functions
• 2 or more years of experience in system integration, operational transition, or change enablement activities
• 2 or more years of experience contributing to implementation frameworks, standards, methodologies, or best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Current or prior Labcorp experience
• Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) certification
• Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) certification
• 1 or more years of experience as an IT Implementation Specialist supporting a clinical diagnostics organization
• 1 or more years of experience implementing, validating, or supporting laboratory information systems (LIS)
• 1 or more years of experience supporting laboratory software deployment, upgrades, or technology modernization initiatives

Additional Job Standards

• Ability to travel up to 25% within the United States
• 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
• Experience supporting 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