Lab Database Admin I

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.

Job Description

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.

Labcorp is seeking a Lab Database Administrator I to join our team in Harrogate, United Kingdom with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule!

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Job Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support global laboratory database systems, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide backup support for the Testing Enablement Lab Database (TELD) Coordinator and assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Monitor database performance metrics, identify trends or variances, and escalate issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting activities, and cross-functional initiatives across the Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS) organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• Prepare and deliver monthly activity and performance reports.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and higher-level assignments based on business needs.

Database Administration Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in assigned laboratory database systems, with opportunities to expand knowledge across multiple Testing Enablement databases.
• Partner with global laboratories and remote sites to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve database-related issues.
• Build, configure, maintain, and enhance global database definitions and system setups.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance within designated database systems.
• Create, update, and maintain test codes, result codes, cancellation codes, comment codes, units of measure, conversion factors, analysis tables, reference ranges, calculations, and reflex testing protocols.
• Support data integrity, system accuracy, and standardization across global laboratory operations.

What We're Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience supporting database administration, configuration, and maintenance activities.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MT (or equivalent) with one (1) year clinical laboratory experience, or BS, science (or equivalent) with two (2) years clinical laboratory experience, or an AS, MLT (or equivalent) with three (3) years clinical laboratory experience or a minimum of 6 to 9 months successful experience as Associate Technical Administrator or a minimum of one (1) year of successful Senior QC Administrator experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MT (Medical Technologist) and one year experience or MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist) and two years’ experience
• CLS bench experience
• Fluent in English, French (Europe only)

Additional Job Standards

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to multi-task

• Ability to work Independently

• Attention to detail

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law. 

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