Come join a global leader in drug development and take your career to the next level as a Senior Research Associate - Molecular Assays at Labcorp as part of the In Vitro Services team in Ann Arbor, MI.
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Position Summary
This is a Subject Matter Expert role for molecular assays and other in vitro assays which interfaces with clients as well as performs complex technical assays within the lab. The scientific focus of the role is molecular assays. This individual demonstrates high standards of personal and scientific integrity; fully accountable and understands the impact of actions. They are motivated to do the Right Thing - First Time - All the Time.
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What we're looking for in you:
- Experience with qPCR, ddPCR, nucleic acid purification and quantification, ELISA, and other microplate-based assays.
- Knowledge of standard and non-standard study designs and the ability to draw scientific conclusions.
- Ability to make decisions on assay results/data. Ability to problem solve unexpected analytical events within projects/assays, and issues within the wider group.
- Prior oncology research experience (preferred).
- Client interfacing experience (preferred) or experience working on cross-functional projects requiring collaboration and compromise.
- Excellent communication skills.
Other Essential Duties:
- Perform lab work and coordinate scheduling with internal and external groups.
- Responsible for on time delivery targets. Anticipates study start, holds start-up and on-going study meetings, manages the execution of projects, study status and issues that could affect timelines or quality. Maintains awareness of potential for work scope change as well as the status of additional project components led by other team members. Provides Client feedback to study stakeholders and takes appropriate action to resolve issues.
- Always maintains awareness of study and assay status and anticipates issues which may affect, quality, timelines etc. To be responsible for communication of the issues to all parties internally and to take appropriate action to resolve.
- Ability to make decisions on assay results, suggest assay/technique advancements/improvements to the client, and follow through with the client as necessary.
- Comprehensive understanding of routine use and maintenance of PCR and other equipment appropriate to the In Vitro Services laboratory, including troubleshooting. Is aware of new technology developments and actively supports their implementation.
- Assist in the preparation/review of training modules in area of expertise.
- Mentors and develops others in the group through continuous and consistent feedback.
Education/Qualifications:
- PhD in relevant life sciences field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.
- 3 to 5 years industry experience in a relevant field (Oncology preferred).
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 only. For more detailed information, please click here.
Why People choose to work at Labcorp:
At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great - it is what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond. We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends.
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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