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Information Systems Engineer III

Today Burlington, NC

Labcorp is seeking an Information Systems Engineer. This is a Remote role.

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

Applicants who live within 35 miles of either the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location will follow a hybrid schedule. This schedule includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at an assigned location, either Burlington or Durham, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

The Information Systems Engineer III serves as a senior technical contributor responsible for the design, implementation, enhancement, and operational support of complex information systems and integrations critical to business operations. This role applies advanced engineering expertise to solve moderately complex to complex technical problems, leads solution design within defined architectures, and contributes to system reliability, performance, and scalability.

Operating with minimal day-to-day supervision, the Information Systems Engineer III partners closely with application teams, infrastructure, security, and business stakeholders to translate requirements into technical solutions. The role may provide technical guidance to junior engineers and contribute to standards, best practices, and continuous improvement initiatives but does not have formal people management responsibility.

Technical Delivery & Engineering:

  • Design, build, configure, and maintain information systems and integrations in alignment with architectural standards and business requirements
  • Analyze moderately complex to complex system issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement sustainable solutions
  • Lead technical solution design for assigned initiatives, ensuring reliability, security, scalability, and performance
  • Develop and support system interfaces, workflows, automation, and monitoring capabilities
  • Execute system upgrades, enhancements, and migrations with minimal disruption to operations

Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Partner with product owners, business analysts, and cross-functional IT teams to translate requirements into technical designs
  • Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned platforms or services
  • Communicate technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Participate in design reviews, architecture discussions, and change management processes

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Operational Excellence:

  • Ensure systems meet operational, security, and compliance requirements
  • Create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and support procedures
  • Participate in on-call rotations, incident response, and post-incident reviews as required
  • Identify opportunities to improve system stability, efficiency, and supportability

Leadership & Continuous Improvement:

  • Provide informal technical guidance and mentoring to junior engineers
  • Contribute to engineering standards, reusable components, and best practices
  • Stay current with emerging technologies and recommend improvements aligned to business strategy

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop and Implement EDI HL7 interfaces in accordance to Department Process/Standards
  • Manage interface priorities to achieve project deadlines
  • Participate in vendor/client technical collaboration and solutioning
  • Point contact for Interface Development issues and escalation related to technical obstacles or peer review
  • Maintain accurate project files and code for transition into production for Support Group

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Level 2 Cloverleaf Certification or higher
  • 4 or more years' of progressive experience in information systems engineering

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Current or previous LabCorp experience

Additional Job Standards:

  • Strong experience designing and supporting enterprise-scale information systems
  • Proficiency with one or more of the following (as applicable to the environment):

    • Application or integration platforms (e.g., middleware, APIs, ETL tools)
    • Infrastructure or cloud platforms
    • Databases and data integration technologies
    • Scripting or automation languages
  • Solid understanding of system architecture, performance tuning, security principles, and resiliency
  • Experience with monitoring, logging, and incident resolution in production environments
  • Familiarity with SDLC, Agile, and DevOps practices
  • Experience with Cloverleaf 20.1
  • Experience with Web Services
  • Experience with Linux platforms
  • Experience with HL7 standards (ORM/ORU)
  • Well versed and proficient in Cloverleaf translations
  • Well versed and proficient in TCL programming language
  • Knowledge of Clinical and Hospital Lab testing
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage complexity
  • Effective written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
  • Sound judgment in technical decision-making and prioritization
  • Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and tools
  • Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to quality and reliability

Application Window: 4/8/2026

Pay Range: $130K - $150K/yr

All job offers will be based on a candidate's skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please click here.

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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Client-provided location(s): Burlington, NC
Job ID: labcorp-2610263_1720682538
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-03T00:03:42

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Flexible Work Hours
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Vacation and Time Off

      • Paid Vacation
      • Paid Holidays
      • Personal/Sick Days
      • Leave of Absence
    • Financial and Retirement

      • 401(K) With Company Matching
      • Stock Purchase Program
      • Performance Bonus
      • Financial Counseling
    • Professional Development

      • Leadership Training Program
      • Associate or Rotational Training Program
      • Tuition Reimbursement
      • Promote From Within
      • Mentor Program
      • Shadowing Opportunities
      • Access to Online Courses
      • Lunch and Learns
    • Diversity and Inclusion

      • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
      • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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