Lead IT Implementation Specialist

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.

Lead IT Implementation Specialist The Lead IT Implementation Specialist is responsible for leading enterprise-wide laboratory system implementations, validations, upgrades, and enhancements. This role combines clinical laboratory expertise with information technology implementation experience to support the successful deployment and adoption of laboratory software solutions across the organization.

The individual collaborates with business and technical stakeholders to coordinate implementation activities, manage solution delivery, support operational readiness, and ensure successful transition of systems into production environments. This role applies advanced laboratory and technical knowledge to improve implementation effectiveness, drive user adoption, and support scalable technology delivery across the enterprise.

Our ideal candidate combines hands-on clinical laboratory experience, such as Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS), Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT), or related laboratory roles, with experience implementing, validating, supporting, or deploying laboratory information systems and technology solutions.

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 degree2 or more years of experience working in a clinical laboratory environment2 or more years of experience in IT implementation, validation, systems deployment, project delivery, or related technical roles2 or more years of experience collaborating with…