Technical Project Engineer, Laboratory Systems & Interfaces

Clinisys; United States; Remote; USD 53,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Clinisys is seeking a role to implement laboratory software and connect it with instruments used in customer workflows. You will lead technical work across LIS projects, serve as a customer-facing specialist, and help improve system performance through sound data practices and relevant AI-enabled capabilities.

The position is based in Ghent, Belgium, with on-site customer implementations and a competitive compensation package reflecting experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in IT, software engineering, CS or equivalent.
• Experience with interfaces, data exchange, or integration work.
• Experience linking software with laboratory instruments.
• Knowledge of HL7/ASTM/IHE, and healthcare networking basics.
• German fluency and professional English required.
• Familiarity with AI tools, data privacy and governance.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure lab systems, map workflows, and deliver LIS implementation tasks.
• Create execution plans and documentation, manage assigned work to project budgets and quality standards.
• Identify and communicate technical, data integrity, and AI-related risks.
• Manage small projects, upgrades, and handovers; support on-site deployment and train customers on data use and reporting.
• Coordinate between customers and development teams, contribute input to sales estimates, and support service operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, or AI to improve laboratory workflows.

Skills

IT/Software Eng

Programming/Scripting

Instrument integration

HL7/ASTM/IHE

German fluent

English professional

AI basics

Education

IT/CS degree

Job description

Role overview

Implement laboratory software and connect it with the systems and instruments used in customer workflows. You will lead technical work across LIS projects, serve as a customer-facing specialist, and help improve system performance through sound data practices and relevant digital or AI-enabled capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Install and configure laboratory systems, map workflows, and deliver LIS implementation tasks.
• Create execution plans and documentation, manage assigned work to project budgets and quality standards, and keep stakeholders updated.
• Identify and communicate technical, data integrity, and AI-related risks.
• Manage small projects, upgrades, and handovers; support on-site deployment and train customers on data use and reporting.
• Coordinate between customers and development teams, contribute technical input to sales estimates, and support service operations.
• Identify opportunities for automation, analytics, or AI to improve laboratory workflows.

Requirements

• Degree, vocational training, or equivalent experience in IT, software engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Programming or scripting experience involving interfaces, data exchange, or application integration.
• Experience connecting software platforms with laboratory instruments, analysers, or other technical devices.
• Knowledge of healthcare interoperability standards such as HL7, ASTM, or IHE, plus operating systems, networking, and virtualized environments.
• Fluent German and professional English.
• Working knowledge of AI tools and core AI/ML concepts; ability to handle structured data and data quality with awareness of privacy and governance.

Nice to have

• LIS, LIMS, or laboratory experience, and familiarity with dashboards, data extraction, or basic analytics.

Benefits and work setup

• Based in Ghent, Belgium, with listed annual compensation of €48,223–€72,335 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Customer implementations may require on-site work. First-day office attendance is required for onboarding.