Infrastructure Engineer – NGS (Next‑Generation Sequencing)

Labcorp; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Labcorp in Durham, NC is seeking an Infrastructure Engineer for NGS Operations to support sequencing instruments and high-throughput data processing. The role blends Linux server administration with AWS cloud engineering, distributed computing, and medical device configuration.

You will gain extensive training in NGS workflows, develop automation scripts in Python, Bash, and PowerShell, and collaborate with vendors to deploy new technologies while maintaining security and reliability in a hybrid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of IT infrastructure, systems administration, or cloud platform support.
• 2+ years of scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• 1+ years of using AI tools to streamline workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
• 3+ years of supporting and troubleshooting enterprise systems.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Python scripting

Bash scripting

PowerShell scripting

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

Tools

AWS cloud services

Linux server administration

Windows environments

Grid computing / HPC

AI / ML tooling

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.

Infrastructure Engineer – NGS (Next‑Generation Sequencing) Operations

Durham, NC Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

The Infrastructure Engineer will support Next‑Generation Sequencing (NGS) instrumentation and high‑throughput genetic data processing operations. This role combines Linux server administration, AWS cloud engineering, distributed computing, and medical device system configuration. Candidates will apply strong IT infrastructure fundamentals while receiving extensive training in NGS workflows, sequencing instrumentation, and advanced cloud‑based pipeline orchestration.

Job Responsibilities

• 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

Minimum Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 independentlyAbility 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

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, pleaseclick here.

Labcorp Is Proud To Be An Equal Opportunity Employer

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