Lead Scientist 1, LC-MS

Are you an experienced Lead Scientist in the Bioanalytical area?  Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in BioA? If so, Labcorp is interested in you! We have exciting opportunities to join our team and in this position you will work in a fast paced, customer focused, and challenging environment, and will be a part of our overall mission at Labcorp: “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

• Able to lead and direct scientific work to support internal methods and projects, of moderate complexity.
• Serves as an SD, RS, CS, LS or PI for non-regulated, GLP regulated and GCP regulated studies as applicable
• Ensures client programs meet Labcorp, client, and regulatory requirements.
• 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.
• Serves as a SD, RS, CS, LS, or PI for non-regulated, GLP-regulated, and GCP-regulated studies as applicable.
• Evaluates data and tables to ensure regulatory guidelines and expectations are met.
• Reviews, edits and approves reports for scientific accuracy and completeness.
• Provides technical support/technical input as needed.
• May guide efforts to troubleshoot and solve assay problems.
• Recognizes the functions of different teams within Labcorp and seeks guidance when appropriate.
• Participates in scientific investigations.
• Approves QA project specific inspections.
• Approves data archival.
• Serves as the scientific point of contact for the client.
• Works with the client to determine project requirements.
• Gives scientific directives to the study team.
• Identifies scientific issues or scope changes within the study.
• Communicates and monitors scientific expectations with scientific staff.
• Proactively identifies ways to increase client satisfaction.
• Promotes quality within the study team.
• Provides a technical resource for less experienced team members.
• Actively promotes collaboration within and across groups.
• Provides appropriate coaching and recognition to team members.
• Promotes a positive impression of Labcorp internally and within the industry.
• 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.

Experience:

• 4-5 years of experience in the job discipline, preferred LBA experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage time
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to utilize word processing, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software
• Experience and skill with Watson, Nautilus, and Analyst preferred
• Knowledge of regulatory agency guidelines

Education:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in science or related field and 4-5 year experience.

• Masters (MS) or PhD degree in science or related field preferred.

• Experience may be substituted for education.

Application Window: 11/4 thru 11/9/25

Pay Range: $80-95k annually

(All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as 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 only. For more detailed information, please click 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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