Summary

Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.

Job description

Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, stable software solutions that meet platform standards.
Lead complex technical projects, ensuring timely delivery and effective collaboration across teams.
Provide comprehensive and constructive feedback during code reviews; maintain deep understanding of system architecture.
Advocate for and implement engineering best practices while balancing pragmatism and business needs.
Identify and champion foundational improvements, workflow optimizations, and new technologies with significant impact.
Contribute to product and technical roadmaps, team workflows, and strategic planning.
Break down large, complex projects into manageable deliverables across multiple platforms.
Communicate clearly about technical decisions and project status; foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
Mentor peers by sharing knowledge and promoting continuous improvement.
Design, implement, and evolve major features and services within the LIMS ecosystem.
Collaborate with lab operations, automation engineers, and scientific stakeholders to ensure software solutions address complex lab workflow needs.
Develop full-stack applications and APIs that support key lab functions such as specimen tracking, assay execution, batch management, and robotic integration.
Shape the future of our LIMS software systems by identifying architectural improvements and scaling strategies aligned with business priorities.
Contribute to foundational engineering efforts that simplify integration across lab workflows and support long-term platform stability.
Participate in the team’s on-call rotation to ensure system reliability and business continuity during genetic testing operations.
Support peer development through mentorship, thoughtful code reviews, and contributions to technical standards and best practices.
Provide clear technical direction and communicate trade-offs and priorities with stakeholders across functions.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
4 or more years of software engineering experience.

Additional Job Standards

Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of system architecture and ability to design scalable solutions.
Leadership: Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence team direction without formal management responsibilities.
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Business Acumen: Ability to align technical decisions with business priorities and product goals.
Adaptability: Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to design and implement complex systems and features with minimal guidance.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong full-stack development skills, with capability across application layers and infrastructure.
Experience with technologies such as Python, Django, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Kafka, RMQ, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions.
Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, production-grade systems and tools.
Familiarity with system observability, monitoring, and on-call production support practices.
Clear and collaborative communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Ability to translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions.
Dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
4 or more years of software engineering experience.
Deep understanding of system architecture and ability to design scalable solutions.
Ability to lead technical initiatives and influence team direction without formal management responsibilities.
Strong analytical skills and ability to resolve complex technical challenges.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.
Ability to align technical decisions with business priorities and product goals.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to design and implement complex systems and features with minimal guidance.
Experience with microservices architecture and distributed systems.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and DevOps practices.
Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Strong full-stack development skills, with capability across application layers and infrastructure.
Experience with technologies such as Python, Django, Kotlin, Spring Boot, TypeScript, Kafka, RMQ, React, AWS, Kubernetes, and GitHub Actions.
Proven ability to design and deliver scalable, production-grade systems and tools.
Familiarity with system observability, monitoring, and on-call production support practices.
Clear and collaborative communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Experience working in Agile development environments.
Ability to translate business goals into scalable engineering solutions.
Dedication to continuous learning and knowledge sharing within the team.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision
Life Insurance
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Flexible Time Off
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Company overview

Labcorp (Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings) is a global leader in life sciences and diagnostics, providing comprehensive clinical laboratory services and end-to-end drug development solutions. Founded in 1978 and headquartered in Burlington, North Carolina, the company operates one of the world's largest clinical laboratory networks, serving patients, physicians, hospitals, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide. Labcorp's services encompass a wide range of diagnostic testing, including routine and esoteric tests, as well as clinical trial management, central laboratory services, and biomarker development. The company plays a critical role in healthcare by delivering vital information that enables better medical decisions, supports drug development, and improves patient outcomes. With a strong focus on innovation and technology, Labcorp continues to advance precision medicine and transform healthcare through data-driven insights.