Technical Project Specialist

Labcorp is seeking a Technical Project Specialist to join our Lab Operations team at in Itasca, IL.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned technical projects, monitoring project performance, and acting as the escalation point for project issues with internal and external stakeholders
• Manage and communicate project scope, timelines, budgets, risks, and status throughout the full project lifecycle
• Maintain a structured system for tracking all active projects, deliverables, action items, and current project status using approved tracking tools or software
• Lead and participate in client and internal project meetings; document and distribute meeting minutes, action items, and follow-up items, ensuring responsiveness to client inquiries with an expectation of responses within 24 hours
• Define and manage client-facing data deliverables, including establishing data formats and reporting requirements during study setup
• Support and fulfill client data requests during and after study execution, with assistance from customer service team as needed
• Develop, maintain, and follow SOPs to support consistent execution of project workflows, communications, data handling, and study operations
• Support project-related billing workflows and documentation, and coordination with commercial and finance teams
• Participate in evaluation and documentation of billing, EOR, FDA, CLIA, CAP, ICH GCP, FDA-GLP and other regulatory or compliance considerations relevant to study execution.
• Work directly in the laboratory as needed to support research studies, including running samples and training staff on instruments and protocols

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology
• 3 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience

Preferred Qualifications

• ASCP or AMT certification

Additional Job Standards

• In lieu of education requirements listed above, non-traditional degrees with applicable science credits that meet CLIA standards may meet education requirements
• Experience in managing projects in a virtual environment and ability to demonstrate sustained progress on multiple projects without direct supervision
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing priorities and to utilize resources effectively
• Understanding of laboratory operations as well as policies and procedures
• Experience working in a high-volume laboratory environment
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Proficient with computers; Familiarity with laboratory information systems
• High level of attention to detail along with strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to handle the physical requirements of the position
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test
• Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

**Pay Range: $65,000 - $95,000

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. (Remove for non-pay transparency states)

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. 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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