Staff Scientist I

Labcorp is seeking a Staff Scientist to join our team at 100 Perimeter Park Drive, Morrisville, NC.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, day shift

Job Responsibilities

• Design and execute experiments to develop and optimize NGS and genotyping assays (PCR, qPCR, NGS, digital PCR, etc.)
• Analyze data and communicate results in clear, well-documented reports.
• Author and maintain technical documentation including protocols, SOPs, study reports, and sections of regulatory documents.
• Collaborate with bioinformatics, clinical, regulatory, QA, and project management teams to advance assays from development to product.
• Support assay adoption and technology transfer to Labcorp clinical testing sites.
• Plan and execute analytical validation studies in support of regulatory submissions (FDA, EU)
• Participate in client-facing activities and contribute to business development efforts to win new work.
• Support Quality Systems requirements as applicable (e.g., CAPA, change control, document control)
• Coordinate work across cross-functional teams in a matrix environment.
• Monitor developments in CDx technologies and regulatory frameworks relevant to the product roadmap.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in molecular biology, genomics, genetics, bioengineering with 1 or more years working in a molecular biology environment (such as lab work, automation, or data analysis) OR Bachelor’s degree with 10 or more years of working experience OR Master’s with 5 or more years of working experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years’ experience with PCR, qPCR, NGS library preparation, sequencing workflows, and/or other genotyping technologies
• 1 or more years’ experience in a regulated environment (CLIA, CAP, ISO 13485, or FDA QSR/QMSR)

Additional Job Standards

• Demonstrated ability to independently perform all elements of the job, have exceptional capabilities in own field of expertise and the potential for creativity and external collaboration.
• Familiarity with regulatory concepts relevant to molecular diagnostics (analytical validation, 510(k), PMA, or IUO studies)
• Proficiency in R, Python, or similar tools for data analysis and visualization
• Strong fundamentals in molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, QC, and quantification)
• Comfort working with genomic data: familiarity with bioinformatics concepts, variant calling, or sequencing quality metrics.
• Excellent organizational and documentation habits
• Mindfulness in experimental design and execution
• Clear scientific communication skills, both written and verbal

About Labcorp

At Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions.

Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our 70,000 employees combine innovative innovation, science and technology to solve some of today’s biggest health challenges, accelerate life-changing healthcare breakthroughs and impact lives around the world.

Here, you are empowered to own your career journey and create a personalized development plan with the support of your team.

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. 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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