Company Name: Brooksource
Location: Remote, United States (Travel required – approximately 33%, within 50 miles of a major metropolitan US airport)
Job Type: Full-time (12-month Contract with likelihood for extension)
Salary Range: $45.00 – $50.00 hourly (depending on experience)
Industry: Information Technology / Healthcare (specifically Laboratory Technology)
Job Overview
Brooksource is a leading IT services and consulting firm dedicated to connecting top technical talent with impactful projects. We are seeking a highly skilled and analytical Laboratory Technology Engineer to join our team, contributing to crucial initiatives within the Healthcare Information Technology sector, specifically focused on Laboratory Technology. This Mid-Level contract role offers a unique opportunity to apply your expertise in laboratory automation and IT to enhance healthcare delivery across the United States.
As a Laboratory Technology Engineer, you will be instrumental in the design, implementation, and optimization of complex autoverification solutions, primarily leveraging middleware products like cobas Infinity. You will act as a vital consultant, collaborating directly with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, troubleshoot issues, and ensure the successful adoption of cutting-edge laboratory IT solutions. If you are a problem-solver with a strong background in Healthcare IT, thrive on independent work, and are passionate about advancing laboratory efficiency, Brooksource invites you to apply.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Demonstrate proficiency with autoverification related to cobas Infinity or other middleware products to design and implement robust solutions.
- Apply extensive experience (3 years minimum) in Healthcare IT or general IT to guide project execution.
- Effectively work independently with minimal guidance, managing project tasks and client interactions.
- Serve as a primary point of contact for consulting with customers and stakeholders, both in-person and remotely, to understand their needs.
- Lead projects from conception, including scope definition, acceptance, and timeline management, ensuring timely approval.
- Meticulously gather and document customer requirements for autoverification workflows.
- Design and implement complex autoverification solutions tailored to specific laboratory needs.
- Collaborate with clients to determine their specific needs and set realistic installation expectations.
- Actively monitor project statuses and ensure seamless cross-functional collaboration.
- Maintain accurate internal tracking systems for project progress and client interactions.
- Perform thorough validation process of IT solutions to ensure accuracy and reliability.
- Provide comprehensive follow-up support to ensure product feature adoption and user proficiency.
- Collaborate cross-functionally within Brooksource and with client teams to identify opportunities for improvement and drive innovative solutions.
- Provide valuable feedback to the organization on potential product enhancements and evolving customer requirements.
- Offer guidance on the development of training materials and installation guides for new solutions.
- Provide critical support for both mock go-live and actual go-live phases of system implementations.
- Possess knowledge of the integration of laboratory information systems, analytical instrumentation, and automation systems (preferred).
- Demonstrate the ability to organize and manage multiple priorities (preferred) in a dynamic environment.
- Understand rule algorithms or Boolean Logic (preferred) to design sophisticated autoverification rules.
- Exhibit the ability to work with ambiguity (preferred) and adapt to evolving project requirements.
- Possess working knowledge and experience with Roche Middleware product cobas Infinity (preferred).
- Demonstrate the ability to troubleshoot complex problems, consult, and drive resolution (preferred).
- Exhibit highly effective communication skills between technical and non-technical groups (preferred).
Qualifications
- Experience Level: Mid-Level (3 years minimum experience in Healthcare IT or general IT; 3+ years product line/Lab Management and/or Supervisory experience preferred).
- Education Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Medical Technology, Life Sciences.
- Required Skills:
- Proficiency with autoverification related to cobas Infinity or other middleware products.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Healthcare IT or general IT.
- Proven ability to work independently with minimal guidance.
- Strong capabilities in consulting with customers and stakeholders (in-person and remotely).
- Experience in project leadership (scope definition, acceptance, timelines, approval).
- Skilled in gathering and documenting customer requirements for autoverification.
- Expertise in designing and implementing complex autoverification solutions.
- Ability to determine customer needs and set installation expectations.
- Proficient in monitoring project statuses and ensuring collaboration.
- Experience in maintaining internal tracking systems.
- Capability to perform validation process of IT solutions.
- Proven success in providing follow-up support to ensure product feature adoption.
- Strong ability to collaborate cross-functionally to identify opportunities and drive solutions.
- Experience in providing feedback to the organization on product enhancements and customer requirements.
- Skilled in providing guidance on training materials and installation guides.
- Experience providing support for mock go-live and go-live.
- Knowledge of the integration of laboratory information systems, analytical instrumentation, and automation systems (preferred).
- Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities (preferred).
- Understanding rule algorithms or Boolean Logic (preferred).
- Ability to work with ambiguity (preferred).
- Working knowledge and experience with Roche Middleware product cobas Infinity (preferred).
- Ability to troubleshoot complex problems, consult, and drive resolution (preferred).
- Highly effective communication skills between technical and non-technical groups (preferred).
Salary and Benefits
This Full-time (12-month Contract with likelihood for extension) Laboratory Technology Engineer position offers a competitive hourly salary ranging from $45.00 – $50.00 hourly (depending on experience). Brooksource is dedicated to supporting our consultants, offering comprehensive benefits during the contract term, including health, dental, and vision insurance options, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive team environment focused on your success in this specialized role. The likelihood of contract extension provides potential for long-term engagement.
Working Conditions
This is a Full-time (12-month Contract with likelihood for extension) Remote position, though it requires approximately 33% travel within 50 miles of a major metropolitan US airport for client engagements, installations, and support. You will work independently with minimal guidance, managing your projects and client interactions remotely when not traveling. The role involves using various IT tools, software, and communication platforms. The environment is dynamic, requiring strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Some flexibility in work hours may be necessary to accommodate client schedules and project deadlines.
Why Work with Us
At Brooksource, we believe in connecting top IT talent with impactful projects that truly make a difference. For this Laboratory Technology Engineer role, you’ll join a team contributing to the vital Healthcare Information Technology sector, specifically within the cutting-edge field of Laboratory Technology. This presents a unique opportunity to apply your technical prowess to challenging and meaningful work.
You’ll gain invaluable experience working on advanced systems, collaborating with a dedicated team, and directly impacting the efficiency and accuracy of laboratory operations across various healthcare settings. We offer a supportive environment where your expertise is valued, your professional growth is encouraged, and you can continuously expand your skills by researching new technologies and staying ahead of industry trends. If you are a driven professional seeking a challenging contract opportunity where your technical contributions serve a higher purpose in healthcare, Brooksource offers the platform for your next significant career step.
