Infrastructure Engineer - NGS (Next-Generation Sequencing)

LabCorp
Durham, NC, United States
22 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Temporary contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience required
1 year minimum
Compensation
$70,000.0 - $120,000.0
Working hours
Shift work

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Amazon Web Services Automation of Tests Bash Shell Cloud Computing Cloud Engineering Cyber Security Information Systems Computer Engineering Distributed Computing Environment Distributed Systems Python (Programming Language)
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Linux System Administration Linux Servers Network Architecture Windows PowerShell Software Tools Software Engineering Systems Integration Scripting Computer Network Operations Cloud Platform System High Performance Computing Information Technology Grid Computing GPT Data Pipelines Serverless Computing

Job description

  • Administer Linux servers supporting NGS instrumentation and genetic data processing workflows
  • Build and manage AWS cloud infrastructure, including serverless orchestration for sequencing pipelines
  • Configure and support NGS medical device instrumentation systems
  • Work with grid computing and HPC environments for distributed data processing
  • Develop automation scripts and tools using Python, Bash, and PowerShell, leveraging AI tools to streamline operations
  • Orchestrate data processing pipelines from raw sequencing data through final readable results
  • Collaborate with vendors on system integration, troubleshooting, and new technology implementations
  • Support internal customers with technical guidance and solutions
  • Learn and adapt to rapidly evolving NGS technologies, cloud platforms, and vendor systems
  • Participate in off-schedule maintenance windows and support activities
  • Engage in regular collaboration with instrumentation and technology vendors

Requirements

  • 3 or more years of experience in IT infrastructure, systems administration, network operations, or cloud platform support
  • 2 or more years of experience using a scripting language such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
  • 1 or more years of experience using AI tools (Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency
  • 3 or more years of experience supporting and troubleshooting enterprise systems or network infrastructure, * Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity/Information Security, Cloud Computing/Cloud Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Software Engineering
  • 1 or more years of experience working with AWS cloud services
  • 1 or more years of experience in Linux server administration
  • 1 or more years of experience with Windows environments and PowerShell scripting
  • 1 or more years of experience with grid computing, HPC clusters, or distributed computing systems
  • 1 or more years of experience supporting NGS instrumentation, NGS medical devices, or laboratory instrumentation
  • 1 or more years of experience in automation or scripting

Additional Job Standards

  • Flexibility to work off-schedule hours when required
  • Comfortable using AI tools to accelerate work, including writing scripts, troubleshooting issues, or learning unfamiliar systems
  • Passion for learning new technologies
  • Ability to learn quickly and solve problems independently
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical internal customers

Pay Range: $70,000-$120,000

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

About the company

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.

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