Lab Database Admin I

HAR Labcorp Early Development Laboratories Limited; Harrogate; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp in Harrogate, United Kingdom, is seeking a Lab Database Administrator I to join our team with a hybrid work schedule. The role focuses on maintaining global laboratory database systems, supporting TELD operations, and contributing to CLS initiatives across a global network.

Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience, a relevant degree, and a commitment to quality and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum BS/MT with 1 year clinical laboratory experience, or similar combinations.
• Minimum BS in science with 2 years clinical lab experience.
• AS/MLT with 3 years CLS bench experience or equivalent senior role.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support global laboratory database systems in line with policies and quality standards.
• Provide backup support for TELD Coordinator and assist training of new members.
• Monitor database performance, identify trends, escalate issues as needed.
• Contribute to planning, budgeting, and cross-functional CLS initiatives.
• Foster continuous improvement, quality, and customer focus in operations.
• Prepare monthly activity and performance reports.
• Handle higher-level tasks based on business needs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Communication

Database support experience

Quality & compliance

Attention to detail

Education

BS/MT with 1 year CLS experience

BS in science with 2 years CLS experience

AS/MLT with 3 years CLS experience or Associate Tech Admin

Job description

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.

Job Description Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Labcorp is seeking a Lab Database Administrator I to join our team in Harrogate, United Kingdom with the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule! Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support global laboratory database systems, ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Provide backup support for the Testing Enablement Lab Database (TELD) Coordinator and assist with onboarding and training of new team members.
• Monitor database performance metrics, identify trends or variances, and escal ... issues as appropriate.
• Contribute to operational planning, budgeting activities, and cross-functional initiatives across the Clinical Laboratory Services (CLS) organization.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, quality, customer focus, and operational excellence.
• Prepare and deliver monthly activity and performance reports.
• Undertake additional responsibilities and higher-level assignments based on business needs.

Database Administration Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain expertise in assigned laboratory database systems, with opportunities to expand knowledge across multiple Testing Enablement databases.
• Partner with global laboratories and remote sites to troubleshoot, investigate, and resolve database-related issues.
• Build, configure, maintain, and enhance global database definitions and system setups.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance within designated database systems.
• Create, update, and maintain test codes, result codes, cancellation codes, comment codes, units of measure, conversion factors, analysis tables, reference ranges, calculations, and reflex testing protocols.
• Support data integrity, system accuracy, and standardization across global laboratory operations.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills with a customer-focused mindset.
• Experience supporting database administration, configuration, and maintenance activities.
• Commitment to quality, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS, MT (or equivalent) with one (1) year clinical laboratory experience, or BS, science (or equivalent) with two (2) years clinical laboratory experience, or an AS, MLT (or equivalent) with three (3) years clinical laboratory experience or a minimum of 6 to 9 months successful experience as Associate Technical Administrator or a minimum of one (1) year of successful Senior QC Administrator experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• MT (Medical Technologist) and one year experience or MLT (Medical Laboratory Technologist) and two years’ experience CLS bench experience Fluent in English, French (Europe only)

Additional Job Standards

• Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to work Independently
• Attention to detail

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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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.