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At Labcorp we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions because we know that knowledge has the potential to make life better for all. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical biotech and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations. Here you can join our more than 70000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries as we work together to make a real impact on peoples lives. Join us in our pursuit of answers.
Job Summary:
As a Scientist you will be responsible for leading and supporting research and development of clinical and biopharma products within the Labcorp Oncology R&D team. You will collaborate with clinical bioinformatics software development and IT groups and other stakeholders to develop validate and support oncology NGS assay portfolio.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Technical lead for developing optimizing validating and performing advanced diagnostic laboratory tests (ADLT) using Next-generation Sequencing (NGS) platforms and orthogonal genomic based methodologies (50%).
- Co-ordinate with clinical team and biopharma for technology transfer of newly validated assays including devising SOPs for clinical and biopharma use (20%).
- Maintain strong cross-functional support and relationships with other teams including but not limited to clinical biopharma bioinformatics software development IT vendors and executive leadership (10%).
- Effectively present and communicate the outcomes of new product validations as well as troubleshooting studies to the broader team and support peer-review publications (10%).
- Devise and execute training where appropriate to develop and elevate the technical skills within the team (5%).
- May supervise or participate in the technical training of new staff and students in the laboratory (5%).
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in Biological Sciences (i.e. Molecular Genetics Biology Biotechnology Medical Technology) and the equivalent of three (3) years of professional full-time clinical or research laboratory experience in industry.
- Established expertise in the operation of instrumentation and techniques.
- Proficient in analytical thinking scientific & technical writing planning troubleshooting time management and delegation.
- Good communication skills to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to understand project objectives gather workflow requirements design tests troubleshoot issues and implement solutions.
- Familiarization with Laboratory Information System.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree in Biological Sciences (i.e. Molecular Genetics Biology Biotechnology Medical Technology) and the equivalent of two (2) years of full-time professional clinical or research laboratory experience in industry.
- PhD degree in Biological Sciences (i.e. Molecular Genetics Biology Biotechnology Medical Technology) and the equivalent of one (1) year of full-time professional clinical or research laboratory experience in industry.
- Strong molecular biology background and experiment skills. Experience of NGS and processing tumor samples.
Pay Range: $65k - 72k
All job offers will bebased on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicabledegrees/certificationsas well as internal equity and market data.
Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(k) Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO) Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan more detailed information pleaseclick here.
Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) 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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Employment Type
Full-Time
