Company Overview
Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX) is a leading provider of diagnostic information services, helping individuals take proactive steps toward better health outcomes. Leveraging the world’s largest clinical lab database, Quest delivers valuable insights that help identify diseases, guide treatment, promote healthy behaviors, and enhance healthcare management. Each year, Quest serves one in three American adults and collaborates with half of the nation’s physicians and hospitals.
With a comprehensive test menu of over 3,000 offerings, Quest is a pioneer in diagnostic innovation and a leader in cancer diagnostics and anatomic pathology. Its team of approximately 900 M.D.s and Ph.D.s provides expert interpretive consultation to support accurate, informed decision-making. In 2020, the company reported $9.44 billion in revenue.
Quest operates the most expansive clinical testing network in the United States, with laboratories in major metropolitan areas and internationally in Mexico, the UK, and India. The network includes four esoteric labs, 40 outpatient AP labs, and 160 rapid-response labs. With about 2,250 patient service centers, Quest performs testing for approximately 550,000 patients daily.
Beyond testing, Quest offers advanced connectivity solutions to streamline healthcare operations and is a top provider of pre-employment drug screening and life insurance risk assessment. Additionally, it ranks as the second-largest global provider of clinical trial testing for pharmaceutical development.
Through its vast capabilities and expert-driven insights, Quest Diagnostics continues to shape the future of diagnostics and empower healthier lives.
About the Job
Location: Remote (U.S. based, EST/CST hours)
Company: Haystack Oncology, a part of Quest Diagnostics
Haystack Oncology is expanding its laboratory informatics team as we introduce innovative NGS-based diagnostic technologies. We’re looking for a Bioinformatics Engineer – LIMS to help advance our assay portfolio by developing and maintaining our cloud-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
In this role, you will build and optimize both front- and back-end functionalities of our StarLIMS platform, supporting automation of clinical data management workflows. You’ll collaborate across teams to translate lab and regulatory requirements into scalable, compliant technical solutions.
Key Responsibilities:
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Design, configure, and enhance LIMS functionality in StarLIMS using scripting languages (HTML5, JavaScript, Python, .NET).
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Generate scientific and compliance-ready reports with SQL, Crystal Reports, and QBE.
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Translate user and business needs into functional specifications.
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Work in Jira to manage development tasks and communicate project status.
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Troubleshoot, debug, and test system functionalities.
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Document technical configurations and changes for traceability and compliance.
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Support end-users with LIMS training and provide ongoing maintenance.
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Communicate clearly and professionally with stakeholders across departments.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s degree in Bioinformatics, Computer Science, or a STEM-related field (Master’s preferred).
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3+ years of experience coding in SQL, Python, JavaScript.
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Experience with relational databases, Crystal Reports, and REST APIs.
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Strong knowledge of software design controls, SDLC, and compliance standards.
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Proven ability to work independently, prioritize multiple tasks, and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
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Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
Preferred:
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Hands-on experience customizing enterprise LIMS systems (StarLIMS highly preferred).
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Familiarity with laboratory workflows and instrumentation.
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Certifications in IT or software development.
Other Details:
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Remote role with potential travel (up to 10%).
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Must be available during business hours in Eastern/Central time zones.
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Some weekend work may be required.