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Job Description:
- Performs complex troubleshooting and assists in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
- Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies and accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
- Provides expert advice on clinical chemistry testing, including routine chemistry and immunoassays. Supports lab and medical staff in test selection and interpretation. Ensures test reports are accurate and complete.
- Provides consultation to scientific and operational staff on technical issues.
- Responds to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc. without neglecting other duties.
- Assists with regular monitoring and evaluation of clinical assays to ensure effective scientific performance.
- May provide technical training for operational staff Provides technical/scientific consultation to departments outside the lab (i.e., Project Management) as requested.
- Contributes to long-term planning and technical policies of the department.
- Assists in managing scientific vendor relationships to troubleshoot issues and improve capabilities.
- Participates in client visits.
- Regularly reads literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
- Manages proficiency testing, quality control, and improvement programs. Identifies quality issues and ensures corrective actions are taken.
- Presentations to clients and professional groups.
- Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS's capabilities within dedicated scientific area.
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Experience:
• 3-4 years post-doctoral or industry experience within scientific area of expertise (Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay). Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirements above.
• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of method development.
• Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
• Knowledge of clinical 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 prevention, detection and resolution.
Education:
Required: Ph.D. in scientific area of expertise.
Preferred: Board certification in scientific area of expertise.
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.
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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