Job Title: Epic Beaker Analyst (CP / AP)
Location: Remote (U.S.)
Employment Type: Contract (W2 through ZipStaff — No C2C or 1099)
About the Opportunity:
ZipStaff is seeking an experienced Epic Beaker Analyst with strong Clinical Pathology (CP) expertise to support laboratory workflows for a major healthcare organization.
This role focuses on hands-on build, configuration, production support, and middleware/instrument integration within complex laboratory environments.
Candidates must hold Epic Beaker certifications in both Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology and demonstrate solid operational support experience.
What You'll Do:
- Build, configure, and maintain Epic Beaker (CP and AP) to support laboratory workflows.
- Collaborate with pathologists, lab technologists, and clinicians to gather requirements and optimize system functionality.
- Support integration of Beaker with laboratory instruments, middleware, and other Epic applications.
- Troubleshoot issues, perform system maintenance, and provide end-user and production support for laboratory operations.
- Participate in system implementations, upgrades, testing, and validation activities.
- Develop documentation, workflows, and training materials for clinical and IT staff.
- Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (CAP, CLIA, HIPAA, etc.).
- Partner with project managers and operational stakeholders to deliver Epic-related initiatives on time and within scope.
- Configure and support Rules, instrument interfaces, and related Beaker functionality.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Clinical Laboratory Science, or a related field or equivalent experience or undergraduate degree plus 2+ years supporting Epic or other LIS systems in a healthcare environment.
- Epic Beaker Certification in both Clinical Pathology (CP) and Anatomic Pathology (AP) (required).
- Strong understanding of clinical laboratory workflows and compliance requirements (CAP, CLIA, HIPAA).
- Hands-on experience with production support in complex laboratory environments.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong Clinical Pathology (CP) experience (highly prioritized).
- Experience with laboratory middleware and instrument integration (e.g., Data Innovations, SafeTrace/Haemonetics, RALS, Telcor, Novanet, i-STAT).
- Comfortable with CP, AP, Rules, and Instrument Configuration.
- Clinical laboratory background as a Medical Technologist (MT) or Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) — strongly preferred.
- Prior involvement in Epic implementations, upgrades, or optimization projects.
- Additional Epic certifications (Bridges, Orders, Ambulatory, Inpatient, etc.).
About ZipStaff:
ZipStaff partners with leading organizations to connect skilled healthcare IT professionals with high-impact contract opportunities. We focus on quality matches and long-term success.
To apply, please submit your resume highlighting your Epic Beaker CP/AP certifications, Clinical Pathology experience, middleware/instrument integration background, and laboratory production support work.