Lab Efficiency Specialist
Job Description
We are seeking a Lab Efficiency Specialist to deliver workflow consultancy across the United States, with a primary focus on the East Coast. This role supports the Americas Field Organization Healthcare Diagnostics team in their mission to protect and expand existing partnerships while contributing to the development of new ones. You will work closely with clinical laboratories to assess current workflows, identify opportunities for improvement, and design optimized solutions that enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and prepare labs for future growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct on-site workflow assessments to evaluate current state operations.
- Provide remote/virtual workflow consultations for clients.
- Analyze instrument run-log data and recorded operational metrics.
- Deliver customer presentations highlighting observations and proposed solutions.
- Design 2-D and 3-D laboratory layouts to optimize space and workflow.
Why Workflow Consultancy Matters
- Build customized solutions for personalized benefits.
- Provide best practice recommendations.
- Strengthen relationships and deepen partnerships.
- Differentiate from current state operations.
- Reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Deliver exceptional results that exceed expectations.
- Support decision-making for:
- Additional instrumentation or capacity
- Staffing needs
- Extended operating hours
- Process and layout improvements
- Technology optimization or upgrades
Tools & Methodologies
- Lean Six Sigma-based assessment tools, including:
- Value Stream Mapping
- Data analytics
- Spaghetti diagrams
- Process timing and tracking
- Equipment usage modeling
- Bottleneck identification
- Demand alignment
- 3D layout design
- Benefit quantification (hard and soft cost savings)
Impact of Laboratory Workflow Improvement
- Improve turnaround times
- Increase capacity for work
- Prepare for volume increases
- Optimize equipment and resource utilization
- Address labor shortages
What We Offer
- Opportunity to drive meaningful change in healthcare diagnostics.
- Work with a team committed to continuous improvement and innovation.
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Ready to make an impact? Apply now and help shape the future of laboratory efficiency.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (or equivalent).
- 4+ years of relevant experience in clinical workflow optimization.
- Lean/Six Sigma knowledge and certification strongly preferred.
- Experience in clinical diagnostic technical support is an asset.
Additional Details This job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least March 18, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted. It is sales incentive eligible. In the US, this position is eligible for reimbursement for personal vehicle usage. The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $137,850.00 - $229,750.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations Agilent Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity and merit-based employer that values individuals of all backgrounds at all levels. All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, religion or religious creed, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, local law, ordinance, or regulation and will not be discriminated against on these bases. Agilent Technologies, Inc., is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive in the workplace where everyone is welcome, and strives to support candidates with disabilities. If you have a disability and need assistance with any part of the application or interview process or have questions about workplace accessibility, please email [email protected] or contact +1-262-754-5030. For more information about equal employment opportunity protections, please visit www.agilent.com/en/accessibility.Travel Required: 50% of the TimeShift: DayDuration: No End DateJob Function: Sales Apply tot his job Apply To this Job