• To supervise the activities of scientific and operational staff responsible for method development/validation projects and analysis of samples. 
• Serves as Principal Investigator for research studies. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results.

Responsibilities:

• Schedules staff and assigns resources.
• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• Develops appropriate training plans and ensure staff is trained.
• Assure staff compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• May act as front line contact for internal and external clients.
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• May serves as Principal Investigator. Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results. All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Develops protocols and ensures that the protocol and report, including any changes, are approved and in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GXPs, quality agreements, and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Monitors progress and status of assigned studies.  Ensures that all experimental data, including observations of unanticipated responses to the test system, are accurately recorded and verified. 
• Leads efforts with the study team to troubleshoot and solve assay problems, as necessary.
• Reviews reports for scientific accuracy and completeness.
• Provides technical/scientific guidance and leadership to ensure project completion and to other areas of the company.
• Performs post-project analysis of study performance.
• Responsible for ensuring that any unforeseen circumstances that may affect the quality and integrity of the study are identified and documented as they occur and corrective action is taken.
• Co-authors scientific papers/posters which are published or presented at scientific meetings.
• Assures on-time delivery of high quality data and reports.
• Evaluates SOPs for compliance with regulatory guidelines.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field plus at least 6-7 years of previous laboratory experience. 
• Experience may be substituted for education.
• Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Knowledge of appropriate regulatory agency guidelines.
• Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired.
• Basic knowledge of computers and software programs.
• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.
• Demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills.

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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