What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scientist I MedTox position at Labcorp?
Are you an experienced Medical Lab Professional? Are you looking to embark on a new challenge in your career, or start your career in Medical Lab Science? If so, LabCorp wants to speak with you about exciting opportunities to join our team as a Scientist I for Validations and Reagents, located in Burlington, NC. The Production & Diagnostic Devices laboratory for MedTox does verification and validation testing for medical devices. Currently the laboratory is doing lateral flow devices only, but may be expanded to other areas in the future.
The Validations & Reagents Scientist will be responsible for the verification and validation of lateral flow immunoassay test strips and related test systems. Ideal candidates will work well as part of a team as well as independently, are able to effectively communicate experimental results to non-scientists, are able to innovate and problem solve, can adapt rapidly when priorities change and will be a part of our overall mission at LabCorp- “Improving Health, Improving Lives”.
Requirements:
- PhD in Biology or related field with 0 years of experience (preferred)
- OR Master’s in Biology or related field with 3 years of clinical diagnostic testing experience
- Ability to apply principles of logical and scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical articles and reports.
- Ability to write reports and protocols that conform to a prescribed style and format.
- Familiarity with basic algebra and statistics including, but not limited to: sample distribution, analysis of variance, sampling theory, and determination of test reliability and validity.
- Basic knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software.
- Knowledge of antibody/antigen interactions, biochemical laboratory practices, and scientific method.
- Attention to detail.
The working schedule for this position will be: 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm.
Job Duties/ Responsibilities:
- Run studies to verify and validate new products and product improvements.
- Plan a schedule of research according to company’s timetable, and establish daily and weekly routines necessary to meet project timetable.
- Participate in design control and regulatory activities (risk management, project planning, design inputs, protocol writing and reporting results).
- Adhere to GLP, GMP, ISO 13485 and any other regulatory requirements applicable to current project.
- Trouble-shoot problems on existing tests and test under development.
- Present experimental analysis, experimental data, complaint analysis, new and improved processes to different audiences. Presentation should also be appropriate for audience.
- Other job duties may be assigned as needed.
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