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Infrastructure Engineer – NGS (NextGeneration Sequencing)

Labcorp


Job Location:

Durham, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 120000
Posted: 12 September 2026 (10 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary


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 worlds 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 youll have the opportunity to do meaningful work grow your career and make a real impact on peoples health around the world. Together were improving health and improving lives.


Infrastructure Engineer NGS (NextGeneration Sequencing) Operations

Durham NC Hybrid: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote

The Infrastructure Engineer will support NextGeneration Sequencing (NGS) instrumentation and highthroughput 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 cloudbased 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 offschedule 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

  • Bachelors 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 offschedule 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 independently

  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and nontechnical internal customers

Pay Range: $70000-$120000

All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas 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 regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours Casual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) who are regularly scheduled toworka 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:

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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