Senior Research Associate

Join us and discover why Labcorp Drug Development has been named by Fortune® Magazine as one of the World's Most Admired Companies 2022 for the fourth consecutive year, by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers 2020 and more than 90% of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies are repeat customers. We can offer you not only a job, but a stable, long-term international career.

What to Expect

Development of new biomarker assays in the area of expertise.

• Consult with client and supervisor to establish goals
• Research scientific literature and develop plan
• Communicate experimental plan to supervisor and/or client and revise as needed
• Estimate material resources and obtain necessary reagents and equipment.
• Design and conduct experiments in timely fashion and routinely update supervisor on progress
• Modify plan as needed. Resolve routine and non-routine assay problems and select optimal conditions
• Prepare clear, detailed experimental reports that enable reproduction of experiment by others in the lab and include precise tracking of samples and data
• Complete testing within the expected turnaround time to meet customers' expectations
• Conduct assay operations as needed for study support.
• Train others and participate in method transfer activities as required.

Quality results

• Include all appropriate controls in experimental design
• Verify instrument performance and document quality checks
• Report any quality issue to supervisor and participate in troubleshooting.
• Scientific Communication
• Generate concise and clear technical reports for clients and interpret basic findings
• Prepare high quality scientific reports for internal and external oral presentation
• Prepare scientific posters and manuscripts that demonstrate expertise and enhance the reputation of Labcorp in the scientific and client community.

Scientific Growth

• Read appropriate literature and research topics applicable to Labcorp and client needs
• Suggest and evaluate new assays and assay improvements
• Evaluate new techniques, technologies, and instruments
• Participate in internal and external scientific seminars and training

Teamwork and Scientific Leadership

• Reliable expert resource for client consultation
• Freely share ideas and learning with Biomarkers team and other colleagues
• Networks with other Labcorp colleagues
• Actively participate as team member for Labcorp and client studies.
• Train and mentor other team members and check for understanding
• Willingly cross-train and learn other assays to support overall team efforts

Compliance

• Comply with regulatory guidelines, Universal Precautions and Labcorp Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.
• Complete required training and maintain training records
• Follow established Labcorp operations procedures for purchasing, payroll, client interaction, etc. at all times

Education/Qualifications

Minimum Required:

• Individual must have 7 years bench-level laboratory experience in a related scientific discipline including 5 years experience in area of expertise.
• Experience with related instrumentation/equipment in area of expertise
• Expertise with immunoassay techniques and procedures.
• Expertise with assay validation procedures and data analysis.
• Proficiency in applicable instrumentation software, database, graphical and statistical software
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Ability to interact with and support others in a team-oriented environment

Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses Minimum Required:

• B.S. or M.S. in related scientific field.
• Experience conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of method development.
• Some experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
• Knowledge of laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications, and laboratory statistics.
• Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients.
• Attention to detail and interpretation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

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