Do you have a passion for science? Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment? If so, take your career to the next level as a Scientist I on our R&D Next Generation Sequencing team in Westborough, MA. Labcorp’s work in developing new testing solutions has an incredible impact on millions of lives worldwide. Be a part of this life-saving work and help improve patients' lives while growing your career.
Position Summary:
The R&D group is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Scientist to join their team to support assay development for clinical testing. The selected candidate will innovate, design and execute proof-of-concept studies, provide technical expertise and perform validation studies for regulatory submission and implementation into a clinical lab. This is an entry level PhD position and will require working at the bench.
Candidates given best consideration will have the following:
Strong background and technical expertise in design, development, optimization and troubleshooting of molecular assays, especially NGS-based assays
Experienced with R, Python or other similar language
Knowledge of bioinformatics pipelines and solid understanding in biostatistics
Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking skills
Ability to work under tight deadlines and changing priorities in a dynamic, collaborative environment
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills
Clinical assay development in oncology, reproductive genetics or infectious disease and/or liquid handling automation not required but would be a plus
Education Requirements:
Ph.D. in Molecular Biology, Genetics, Biochemistry or a related field plus 0 - 2 years relevant work or postdoctoral experience
Other Essential Responsibilities:
Design proof-of-concept studies for molecular assay design and development
Develop and validate complex molecular diagnostic assays with specific emphasis on NGS methods and perform critical data analysis and interpretation
Design and execute analytical verification and validation studies for regulatory submissions
Collaborate with the bioinformatics team and clinical directors to develop NGS analysis pipelines
Evaluate commercial products for feasibility and applicability in a clinical lab setting
Maintain detailed and organized documentation on all work in laboratory notebooks
Prepare and present study reports at internal meetings
Train clinical personnel on assays and provide troubleshooting support including any additional experimentation, data re-analysis and/or improvements
Keep abreast of current literature pertinent to the project or departmental areas of interest
Publish scientifically relevant data in peer reviewed journals
Participate and present findings at conferences
Why People choose to work at Labcorp:
At Labcorp, it’s our people that make us great – it’s what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you’ll have the opportunity to work with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You’ll 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.
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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