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Deciphex

Lab Systems Engineer

Deciphex

. Own the lab systems end to end: the lab information system, scanners, automations, servers, network and integrations with the cloud platform .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeOxford • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in managing lab systems, including LIMS and LIS, with a focus on integration, monitoring, and compliance with relevant accreditations. Proven ability to lead service recovery and manage software suppliers in a regulated healthcare environment.

Highest-signal resume keywords
LIMS ConfigurationLab Systems IntegrationISO 15189 ComplianceSoftware Supplier ManagementDigital Pathology Experience

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Hard Skills
LIMSLISHL7APIsSQL TroubleshootingDICOMPACSService RecoveryImpact AssessmentTesting and Validation
Soft Skills
CollaborationProblem SolvingCommunicationPrioritizationDocumentation
Tools & Technologies
Cloud PlatformsMonitoring ToolsDisaster Recovery SolutionsBusiness Continuity Tools
Certifications & Qualifications
ISO 27001Cyber Essentials PlusNHS DSPT
Industry Keywords
HealthcareClinical LaboratoryPathologyRegulated Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
CloudSQL

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Own the lab systems end to end: the lab information system, scanners, automations, servers, network and integrations with the cloud platform
  • Own the release cycle for lab systems, including impact assessment, testing, validation, rollback planning and go/no-go decisions
  • Make upgrades to core lab systems safe and predictable
  • Lead service recovery, restore service and identify and fix root causes
  • Manage lab software suppliers, agree priorities and support availability, and hold them to agreed delivery dates
  • Plan downtime and change windows with the lab to protect turnaround time
  • Implement and maintain monitoring, disaster recovery and business continuity
  • Maintain documentation and evidence required for UKAS ISO 15189, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus and NHS DSPT accreditations
  • Collaborate with IT, information security, integration, product, technical support and software suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Hands-on experience configuring, running and maintaining a LIMS or LIS
  • Experience in a hospital, pathology or clinical laboratory, or another regulated healthcare setting
  • Experience integrating lab systems with cloud or SaaS products and other systems (e.g. HL7, APIs)
  • A track record of managing upgrades and changes in a live, business-critical environment
  • Experience managing software suppliers and holding them to delivery dates
  • A habit of building in monitoring, recovery and documentation as part of everyday work
  • At least 3 days per week on site in Kidlington
  • Occasional travel to Exeter
  • Must be able to work without visa sponsorship
  • Experience with digital pathology or medical imaging (whole slide scanners, DICOM, PACS), HL7 instrument integration, or SQL troubleshooting would be advantageous

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Healthcare benefits
  • Competitive paid time off
  • A true sense of meaning in your work by contributing to better patient outcomes
  • The opportunity to work alongside a world-class high performing team in a hyper-growth startup environment
  • A chance to work on exciting, challenging and unique projects
  • Regular performance feedback and significant career growth opportunities
  • A highly collaborative and supportive multi cultural team