Bioanalytical Lead Scientist Level I
Indianapolis, IN - USA
Job Summary
Lead Scientist - I BioA in Indianapolis IN
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (Day Shift)
Job Responsibilities:
- Leads and directs scientific work to support external methods and projects.
- Serves as an SD RS CS LS or PI for non-regulated GLP-regulated and GCP-regulated studies as applicable.
- Ensure client programs meet Labcorp client and regulatory requirements in order to meet defined milestones along the drug development pathway.
- Develops and reviews protocols and sample analysis plans.
- Reviews data with the Method Development Team to ensure methods are ready for validation.
- Approves validation methods and reviews sample analysis methods.
- Independently reviews and approves raw data.
- Ensures that any circumstances that may affect the quality and integrity of the study are identified and documented as they occur and appropriate corrective action is taken.
- Effectively evaluates data and tables to ensure regulatory guidelines and expectations are met.
- Reviews and approves reports for scientific accuracy and completeness.
- Ensures on-time delivery of high-quality data and reports.
- Provides technical support as needed.
- Leads efforts to troubleshoot and solve assay problems.
- Recognizes the functions of different teams within Labcorp and seeks guidance when appropriate.
- Manages scientific investigations.
- Approves QA project specific inspections.
- Approves data archival.
- Evaluates new proposals for technical feasibility.
- Supports scientific papers or posters which are published or presented at scientific meetings.
- Serves as the scientific point of contact for the client.
- Effectively work with the client to determine project requirements.
- Leads preinitiation meetings when needed.
- Gives scientific directives to the study team.
- Identifies scientific issues or scope changes within the study.
- Communicates and monitors scientific expectations with scientific staff and clients.
- Proactively identify ways to increase client satisfaction.
- Participates in client visits as a scientific lead.
- Responds to unscheduled deadlines client needs and crises without neglecting other responsibilities.
- Assist clients with experimental design outside the scope of SOPs.
- Develops and delivers compelling messages that connect with the audience.
- Promotes quality within the study team.
- Provides a technical resource for less experienced team members.
- Actively promotes collaboration within and across groups.
- Communicates successes and provides positive recognition to team members.
- Promotes a positive impression of Labcorp internally and within the industry.
- Provides technical and scientific guidance to clients and other departments.
- Leads new employee training and develops training materials and schedules.
- Identifies process improvement opportunities participates in execution of initiatives.
- Advocates Labcorp ethics vision and values; fosters a high-performance culture.
- Participates in projects and tasks in addition to lead scientist responsibilities.
- Regularly provides support to other lead scientists or project managers.
- Mentors other employees.
- Able to plan prioritize and manage workload for large and complex projects.
- Demonstrated ability to manage high volume study work for key clients.
- Takes accountability and demonstrates responsibility regarding scientific study conduct.
- Good knowledge of client requirements.
- Manages time effectively.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelors (BA/BS) degree in a science or related field (i.e. chemistry biology molecular biology immunology biochemistry etc.)
- 3 years or more experience in advanced laboratory scientific methods or
scientific investigation
Preferred Qualifications:
- Masters degree or a science field (e.g. chemistry biology molecular biology immunology biochemistry etc.)
- 2 or more years of experience in a regulated laboratory setting
Additional Job Standards:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are necessary as this is a highly client-facing role
- Proven ability to prioritize and manage time
- Excellent attention to detail
- Able to utilize word processing databases spreadsheet and specialized software
- Experience and skill with Watson eWorkbook Nautilus SoftMaxPro
- Knowledge of regulatory agency scrutiny / guidelines
Application Window: 4/17 thru 5/4/26
Pay Range: $80k $105k annually
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 regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours Casual Intern and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) 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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