Hybrid Epic Beaker Analyst — Lab Systems & Compliance

Optum; Needham (MA); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Optum in Needham, MA is seeking an Epic Beaker Analyst to perform Beaker build and system maintenance, ensuring accurate result reporting and instrument connectivity in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

You will handle lab integrations, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA), testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. This hybrid-remote role requires occasional on-site attendance based on business needs.

Qualifications

• Epic Beaker certification or proficiency (CP or AP).
• Foundational understanding of clinical laboratory workflows.
• Knowledge of CAP, CLIA, Joint Commission regulations impacts on build.
• Experience with LIS, middleware, or instrument interfaces.
• Experience performing structured testing and validation.

Responsibilities

• Beaker build & system maintenance per standards and change control.
• Lab integrations & regulatory compliance including data flow and specimen tracking.
• Issue triage & first-line support, logging and resolving tickets.
• Testing & validation for upgrades and enhancements with proper documentation.
• Documentation & knowledge management for builds and procedures.
• Operational learning & workflow translation with stakeholders.

Skills

Epic Beaker cert

Beaker/LIS

Regulatory knowledge

Testing & validation

Problem solving

Job description

Optum in Needham, MA is seeking an Epic Beaker Analyst to perform Beaker build and system maintenance, ensuring accurate result reporting and instrument connectivity in a HIPAA-regulated environment.

You will handle lab integrations, regulatory compliance (CAP, CLIA), testing, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration. This hybrid-remote role requires occasional on-site attendance based on business needs.