Project Administrator, Laboratory - Technical Projects

Project Administrator, Laboratory/Technical Projects

Labcorp is seeking a Project Administrator for Operational Analytics and Optimization in Durham, NC or Burlington, NC.

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage multiple concurrent projects of varying complexity across laboratory, technical disciplines, Supply Chain, IT, Corporate, and Divisional functions
• Define project scope, objectives, milestones, and success criteria; develop and maintain detailed work plans and schedules
• Manage assigned project workstreams end-to-end, from initiation through closeout
• Track progress, risks, issues, and dependencies; drive corrective actions to maintain delivery commitments and accountability
• Ensure projects are completed within agreed scope, schedule, and cost expectations
• Partner closely with business owners and cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives
• Lead cross-functional teams and vendors, resolving conflicts and guiding prioritization
• Serve as a primary point of contact of coordination and communication across project teams
• Facilitate project meetings (routine and ad hoc), with clear agendas, outcomes and follow-through
• Translate business and operational needs into executable project plans
• Ensure stakeholder needs are understood, managed, and communicated throughout the project lifecycle
• Balance competing priorities while maintaining service quality, responsiveness, and transparency
• Prepare and deliver concise project status reports, dashboards, and leadership updates
• Provide data-driven insights, root cause analysis, and actionable recommendations
• Support leadership decision-making with actionable recommendations, cost/benefit insights, and risk assessments
• Present project findings and proposals to senior leadership as required
• Ensure project execution aligns with organizational standards, quality requirements, and regulatory expectations
• Support standardization and continuous improvement of project management tools, templates, and practices
• Identify process gaps and execution risks; recommend and implement improvements
• Adapt plans and approaches in response to changing business, technical, or regulatory needs

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Sciences, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology or Life Sciences.
• 3 or more years of experience in project administration, project management, operations, analytics within healthcare or laboratory environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years experience managing or supporting cross-functional technical or regulated projects.
• 1 or more years exposure to instrument implementation, assay validation, automation, or informatics initiatives.
• 1 or more years experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other formally recognized process improvement methodologies.
• 3 or more years experience working with or in diagnostics laboratory.
• PMP, CAPM, Lean, or Six Sigma.

Additional Job Standards:

• In lieu of any of the above certifications, other formally recognized process-improvement certification may meet requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence across audiences
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving capability using data-driven approaches
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including intermediate Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects independently with minimal supervision
• Strong organizational, prioritization, attention to detail and time-management skills
• Ability to balance structure with adaptability in a fast-paced environment
• Takes responsibility for outcomes; follows through on commitments
• Focuses on execution, outcomes, and continuous delivery improvement
• Operates with transparency, accuracy, and adherence to quality standards
• Collaborative leadership style; effective influence without direct authority
• Strategic and analytical thinker with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable decisions when considering a broad range of internal and external factors when problem solving and making decisions
• Professional confidence in engaging technical and operational stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Comfortable leading change and driving adoption of new processes or ways of working
• Travel required as necessary to support and lead assigned projects

LabCorp is seeking a Project Administrator to support and drive execution across a growing portfolio of laboratory/technical projects, including but not limited to instrument installations, assay validations, automation initiatives, and regulatory-driven efforts.

This role functions as a project management position, partnering closely with business owners, technical experts, and leadership to deliver complex, cross-functional initiatives. The ideal candidate brings strong organizational discipline, analytical thinking, and comfort operating in a laboratory environment with minimal supervision.

Applicants will follow a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at the Burlington, NC or Durham, NC location, supporting both collaboration and flexibility.

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, please click 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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