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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Lead Implementation Specialist - **Company:** Datacor, Inc. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $87,000.0 - $97,000.0 - **Contract:** Internship / Graduate position - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Program Optimization, Cyber Security, Laboratory Information Management Systems, SQL Databases, Workflow Management Systems, SailPoint - **Published:** June 2, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.builtincolorado.com/job/lead-implementation-specialist/9564973 ## About the Role * 5+ years of refinery, petrochemical, or industrial laboratory experience (hands-on lab operations strongly preferred). * Demonstrated knowledge of: * ASTM-aligned lab testing practices * Instrument maintenance and calibration * Quality systems, compliance, and audit readiness (EPA/OSHA familiarity preferred) Prior experience in one or more of the following: * LIMS administration (preferred) * LIMS implementation support * Leading or supporting lab system rollouts and process change initiatives Strong communication and training skills, with the ability to guide teams through complex operational change. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting mindset. Willingness to travel 25-50% across North America. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience as a Laboratory Manager or Lab Supervisor, including scheduling, training, performance coaching, and cross-functional collaboration. * Experience supporting or overseeing: * Lab budgets, inventory, procurement, and proficiency testing * Method development and continuous improvement initiatives Familiarity with refinery blending operations and QC impacts (gasoline/diesel/bunker fuel). Working knowledge of: * SQL / reporting concepts * Excel data handling * Basic IT administration responsibilities for lab systems ## Description Be an Early Applicant Remote Hiring Remotely in US Senior level Remote Hiring Remotely in US Senior level Lead and support full-cycle implementations of LIMS/QC solutions in refinery and chemical labs, overseeing configurations, user adoption, training, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement. The summary above was generated by AI, As a Lead Implementation Specialist, you will lead and support full-cycle implementations of Baytek's LIMS/QC solutions for refinery and chemical manufacturing clients. You'll work directly with lab managers, chemists, technicians, IT, and operations stakeholders to configure workflows, drive user adoption, train teams, and ensure the system supports regulatory and business requirements. This position blends lab subject matter expertise, process improvement, technical troubleshooting, and customer-facing leadership., Implementation Leadership & Customer Partnership * Serve as the primary implementation lead and refinery lab subject matter expert during customer deployments. * Partner with customer stakeholders (Lab, Operations, Engineering, IT, Compliance) to gather requirements and map real-world lab processes into system workflows. * Guide project planning and execution to ensure on-time delivery, adoption, and long-term success. LIMS Configuration & Workflow Design * Configure LIMS/QC workflows to support: * Refinery sample tracking (units, tanks, streams) * QC testing and results validation * Product release and compliance requirements Align configurations with ASTM-based testing and refinery quality operations. Support instrument integration and workflow alignment with real lab operations (GC, distillation, flash point, viscosity, vapor pressure, etc.). Training, Change Management & Adoption * Deliver structured training for lab teams (chemists, technicians, supervisors, and other users) across varying technical skill levels. * Coach labs through rollout readiness, best practices, and process changes required for successful adoption. * Provide documentation and knowledge transfer materials (SOPs, job aids, configuration notes). Troubleshooting & Continuous Improvement * Troubleshoot technical and process-related issues during implementation and go-live support. * Identify opportunities to improve lab workflows, data quality, efficiency, and reporting through system optimization. * Provide structured feedback to internal teams for product improvements based on real-world customer needs. Internal Leadership & Mentorship * Support team standardization through templates, best practices, and reusable configuration patterns. * Mentor junior implementation specialists as needed., The Lead Implementation Specialist is responsible for data integration, reporting, and visualization, ensuring compliance, facilitating client support, mentoring, and driving continuous improvement in data processes. 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