Lead Software QA Engineer, Robotics and Automation

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients.

With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

This is a full time, exempt (salaried) position assigned to a First Shift schedule, with standard business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. EST. Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

This position requires permanent authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship now or in the future. Sponsorship (including H-1B, OPT/CPT, EAD, or other temporary work authorization) is not available.

• Execute pre-release test plans for software builds prior to transfer to the independent QA organization.
• Develop scripts and tools supporting functional, regression, integration, and system testing activities.
• Identify, document, track, and verify software defects through resolution.
• Collaborate with software engineers to reproduce issues and validate corrective actions.
• Provide release readiness recommendations to Software Development leadership.

• Review unit test coverage across software components and identify validation gaps.
• Develop and maintain unit tests for critical software modules.
• Establish unit test coverage metrics and incorporate coverage targets into release readiness criteria.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to support unit test review, generation, and coverage analysis.

• Perform static code analysis, dynamic application testing, dependency scanning, and vulnerability assessments.
• Validate secure deployment processes, credential management controls, network configurations, and system access controls.
• Assess software and equipment for unintended services, open ports, and cybersecurity risks.
• Evaluate cybersecurity considerations associated with third-party software and hardware integrations.
• Utilize AI-assisted tools to support cybersecurity analysis and compliance validation activities.

• Operate production-equivalent Alpha laboratory automation systems.
• Perform system startup, shutdown, and troubleshooting activities.
• Execute representative production workflows to validate software behavior under operating conditions.
• Troubleshoot issues involving robotics, machine vision systems, barcode printers and readers, pneumatic systems, VFD-controlled conveyors, sensors, and serial communication devices.
• Partner with hardware and controls engineering teams to diagnose software, hardware, and integration-related issues.

• Develop, document, and maintain repeatable pre-release testing processes and standards.
• Define workflows, documentation…