Sunquest Analyst – Testing Consultant
Spectraforce
Agawam Town, Massachusetts
Remote
16 days ago
Job Description
Role: Sunquest Analyst – Testing Consultant
Duration: 3 months (possibility of extension)
Location: Remote
Focus: Sunquest v2024.2 upgrade testing
Position Summary
The Sunquest Analyst – Testing Consultant will support testing efforts for a Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS) upgrade (v2024.2). This role is responsible for executing comprehensive test planning, validation, defect management, and coordination with clinical, technical, and vendor teams to ensure a safe and compliant system deployment.
The consultant will work closely with laboratory operations, IT, and vendor partners to validate system functionality across General Lab, Blood Bank and Microbiology workflows, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Validation Execution
· Develop and execute test scripts, test cases, and validation plans for Sunquest LIS workflows
· Perform functional, integration, and regression testing across laboratory modules (Gen Lab, Micro, Blood Bank, interfaces)
· Validate test results, reference ranges, flags, and workflows to ensure clinical accuracy
· Support defect tracking, triage, and resolution coordination with vendors and internal teams
Regulatory & Compliance
· Ensure testing aligns with CAP, CLIA, and organizational validation requirements
· Support documentation for audit readiness, including test evidence and validation traceability
· Participate in validation sign-off processes
System & Workflow Expertise
· Validate:
o Orderables, panels, and result structures
o Instrument interfaces and middleware integrations
o Result routing, reporting, and downstream systems (e.g., Epic)
· Collaborate with SMEs to ensure workflows accurately reflect clinical operations
Project & Stakeholder Coordination
· Collaborate with:
o Laboratory SMEs (Core Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology)
o IT application teams (interfaces)
o Vendors (e.g., Clinisys Sunquest)
· Participate in test cycles, status updates, and issue resolution meetings
· Maintain clear documentation and communication of testing progress and risks
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience with Sunquest LIS (Clinisys Sunquest preferred)
· Strong experience in LIS testing, validation, and QA methodologies
· Hands-on experience with:
o Laboratory workflows (Core Lab and/or Blood Bank preferred)
o Interface/instrument testing
· Experience supporting system upgrades or implementations
· Familiarity with defect tracking tools and structured testing processes
Education
· Associates Degree
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Sunquest upgrades or multi-site implementations
· Experience in Blood Bank validation workflows
· Understanding of clinical regulatory requirements (CAP/CLIA)
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 85.00/hr.
Duration: 3 months (possibility of extension)
Location: Remote
Focus: Sunquest v2024.2 upgrade testing
Position Summary
The Sunquest Analyst – Testing Consultant will support testing efforts for a Sunquest Laboratory Information System (LIS) upgrade (v2024.2). This role is responsible for executing comprehensive test planning, validation, defect management, and coordination with clinical, technical, and vendor teams to ensure a safe and compliant system deployment.
The consultant will work closely with laboratory operations, IT, and vendor partners to validate system functionality across General Lab, Blood Bank and Microbiology workflows, ensuring adherence to regulatory and organizational standards.
Key Responsibilities
Testing & Validation Execution
· Develop and execute test scripts, test cases, and validation plans for Sunquest LIS workflows
· Perform functional, integration, and regression testing across laboratory modules (Gen Lab, Micro, Blood Bank, interfaces)
· Validate test results, reference ranges, flags, and workflows to ensure clinical accuracy
· Support defect tracking, triage, and resolution coordination with vendors and internal teams
Regulatory & Compliance
· Ensure testing aligns with CAP, CLIA, and organizational validation requirements
· Support documentation for audit readiness, including test evidence and validation traceability
· Participate in validation sign-off processes
System & Workflow Expertise
· Validate:
o Orderables, panels, and result structures
o Instrument interfaces and middleware integrations
o Result routing, reporting, and downstream systems (e.g., Epic)
· Collaborate with SMEs to ensure workflows accurately reflect clinical operations
Project & Stakeholder Coordination
· Collaborate with:
o Laboratory SMEs (Core Lab, Blood Bank, Microbiology)
o IT application teams (interfaces)
o Vendors (e.g., Clinisys Sunquest)
· Participate in test cycles, status updates, and issue resolution meetings
· Maintain clear documentation and communication of testing progress and risks
Required Qualifications
· 5+ years of experience with Sunquest LIS (Clinisys Sunquest preferred)
· Strong experience in LIS testing, validation, and QA methodologies
· Hands-on experience with:
o Laboratory workflows (Core Lab and/or Blood Bank preferred)
o Interface/instrument testing
· Experience supporting system upgrades or implementations
· Familiarity with defect tracking tools and structured testing processes
Education
· Associates Degree
Preferred Qualifications
· Experience with Sunquest upgrades or multi-site implementations
· Experience in Blood Bank validation workflows
· Understanding of clinical regulatory requirements (CAP/CLIA)
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At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 85.00/hr.