Lead Software Engineer

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.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Work Schedule 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. in EDT time zone.  Business needs may occasionally require flexibility in work hours, including earlier, later, or additional hours, with reasonable notice provided when possible.

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…