Job Level & compensation offered may vary depending on candidates’ experiences and competencies.
- To perform and supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples.
- Serves as a Study Director / Principal Investigator / Responsible Scientist for research studies. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
- Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.
Responsibilities:
- Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
- Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
- Informs project management and/or line management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
- Promotes a cohesive team environment.
- Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.
- Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
- Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
- May interact in external client communications.
- Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.
- Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
- Performs QC review of data.
- Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Trains and assists less experienced staff.
- Participates in process improvement initiatives.
- Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols.
- Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
- Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
- Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field with min. 5 years of previous laboratory experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
- Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired.
- Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
- Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.
- Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion 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 of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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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