CDx Principal Investigator (Companion Diagnostics)

Labcorp • Torrance, CA

2d • $130,000 - $150,000

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Companion Diagnositics (CDx) Principal Investigator to join our team at our Torrance, California site. Work Schedule Monday through Friday, Day shift Job Responsibilities Oversee CDx research activities and ensure staff are trained and qualified. Maintain adherence to CDx and clinical protocols; secure IRB/EC approvals. Review and sign protocols, amendments, and regulatory documentation. Manage delegation logs and ensure operational alignment across teams. Monitor technical issues, troubleshoot during trials, and ensure data integrity. Report adverse events and protocol deviations promptly. Participate in audits, sponsor calls, and FDA inspection readiness. Ensure accurate documentation, record retention, and study close-out compliance. Act as an ambassador for sponsors, delivering exceptional client service. About Labcorp At Labcorp, we are a global leader of innovative and comprehensive laboratory services that helps doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development laboratory capabilities, our nearly 70,000 employees combine cutting-edge 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. 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. We encourage all to apply If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance using our online tools to search and apply for jobs, or needs an accommodation, please visit our accessibility site or contact us at Labcorp Accessibility. For more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our Privacy Statement. We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.

Requirements

• 3 or more years post-doctoral or industry experience within Histology/Anatomy Pathology.
• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and authoring reports.
• Experience performing scientific presentations and design/development of molecular assays and histopathology assays (IHC: Immunohistochemistry)
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications, and laboratory statistics.
• Experience working in a regulated environment preferred (GCP, CAP, CLIA)
• Design and development of molecular assays and/or histopathology assays (IHC: Immunohistochemistry)
• Molecular assay validation experience (per FDA design control &ISO regulation) a plus
• Coordinate with laboratory management to schedule projects as per the study protocol and study schedule.
• Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers, and clients.
• Mindfulness and interpretation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated problem prevention, detection, and resolution.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Histology/Anatomy Pathology with expertise in histology (IHC, ISH, FISH) and/or molecular; Board certification in Histology/Anatomy Pathology.
• 3 or more years experience in Histology/Anatomy Pathology may be substituted for education requirements

Responsibilities

• Oversee CDx research activities and ensure staff are trained and qualified.
• Maintain adherence to CDx and clinical protocols; secure IRB/EC approvals.
• Review and sign protocols, amendments, and regulatory documentation.
• Manage delegation logs and ensure operational alignment across teams.
• Monitor technical issues, troubleshoot during trials, and ensure data integrity.
• Report adverse events and protocol deviations promptly.
• Participate in audits, sponsor calls, and FDA inspection readiness.
• Ensure accurate documentation, record retention, and study close-out compliance.
• Act as an ambassador for sponsors, delivering exceptional client service.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree