Validation Scientist II

Get ready to redefine what's possible and discover your extraordinary potential at Labcorp Drug Development. Here, you'll have the opportunity to personally advance healthcare and make a difference in peoples' lives with your bold ideas and unique point of view. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you'll be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning.

If you are looking for a company where you can gain exposure to a wide variety of science and explore a multitude of career paths across the drug development spectrum, consider working at Labcorp Drug Development as a Validation Scientist II on our BioAnalytical Team in Madison, Wisconsin. In this position you will analyze biological or chemical samples and develop or validate methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• 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.
• Performs quality control review of data.
• Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment.
• With supervisory assistance, assures technical staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices.
• Performs complex analyses using unfamiliar or new methods, asking for scientific guidance as needed.
• Makes suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
• With supervisory assistance, serves as a lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff.
• Trains, mentors, and assists less experienced staff.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Participates in new equipment and instrument assessment and qualification, as appropriate.
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.
• Assists in writing reports and protocols.
• Writes SOPs and methods.

Education, Qualifications, and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in chemistry or related scientific field
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience
• Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment
• Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills
• Ability to design and independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis of results
• Advanced time management skills to complete project assignments on time, with minimal or no supervision
• Ability to effectively schedule resources

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. We encourage all to apply.

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