Senior Scientist - Flow Cytometry

Labcorp • Madison, WI

1d • $80,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Labcorp is a global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development solutions, helping healthcare providers, researchers, and patients make informed decisions that advance care. Join us in our mission to improve health and improve lives. Labcorp is seeking a Senior Scientist – Flow Cytometry to join our team in Madison, WI! Job Responsibilities: As part of Global Immunology and Immunotoxicology (I&I) department, the Senior Scientist provides technical input into assay design, troubleshooting problematic assays and provide technical support and advice. They will develop and validate new methods and may need to manage this type of work. In addition, analyzes complex samples in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines. Participation in sourcing, validating, and implementing new equipment. Help to obtain new business through sponsor meetings/inspections and attendance at relevant conferences. Conduct, supervise and monitor the development or improvement of analytical methods in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines. Independently sets up and performs method development and validation of various assays in conjunction with other scientists. Supports the scientific lead on projects, effectively planning and resourcing. Collaborate in research and development for new assays and applications across global I&I Collaborate with clients to transfer methods into Global Immunology and Immunotoxicology laboratories. Maintains and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution. Maintains awareness and compliance with all safety directives and safety procedures in accordance with the regulations Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems. Alongside the supervisor, effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects Conducts and analyzes results from Immunotoxicology assays and proactively anticipates problems that may affect timing, quality etc., and act to resolve them. Assists in writing protocols for method development and validation work Writes and reviews AP/WD’s Drives process improvement initiatives Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors, and guides project work. Trains, mentors, and assists less experienced staff in techniques and instrumentation

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Immunology, Toxicology, or Biology with 2 or more years of experience in a laboratory post degree.
• 3 or more years of experience operating high-parameter Flow Cytometers and design of flow cytometry panels
• Post degree laboratory experience with a CRO or several years of flow cytometry in an academia laboratory
• Other scientific degrees not listed above may be considered based on overall experience
• Knowledge of GXP and regulatory agencies
• Ability to interact with all staff and management levels effectively and positively
• Ability to effectively solve problems and make decisions related to methods and instrumentation
• Ability to provide excellence in customer service
• Ability to demonstrate innovation and support change
• Ability to pursue scientific and process excellence

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D. in Immunology, Toxicology, or Biology
• 1 or more years of experience with Spectral and/or imaging Flow Cytometers
• 1 or more years of experience performing mammalian cell culture
• 1 or more years of experience with Immunoassays; ELISA, ELISpot, RIA, FIA, Western Blot, and/or Lateral Flow
• 3 or more years of experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications

Responsibilities

• Provides technical input into assay design
• Troubleshooting problematic assays and provide technical support and advice
• Develop and validate new methods and may need to manage this type of work
• Analyzes complex samples in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines
• Participation in sourcing, validating, and implementing new equipment
• Help to obtain new business through sponsor meetings/inspections and attendance at relevant conferences
• Conduct, supervise and monitor the development or improvement of analytical methods in compliance with appropriate SOPs, GLPs, and regulatory agency guidelines
• Independently sets up and performs method development and validation of various assays in conjunction with other scientists
• Supports the scientific lead on projects, effectively planning and resourcing
• Collaborate in research and development for new assays and applications across global I&I
• Collaborate with clients to transfer methods into Global Immunology and Immunotoxicology laboratories
• Maintains and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution
• Maintains awareness and compliance with all safety directives and safety procedures in accordance with the regulations
• Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems
• Alongside the supervisor, effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects
• Conducts and analyzes results from Immunotoxicology assays and proactively anticipates problems that may affect timing, quality etc., and act to resolve them
• Assists in writing protocols for method development and validation work
• Writes and reviews AP/WD’s
• Drives process improvement initiatives
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors, and guides project work
• Trains, mentors, and assists less experienced staff in techniques and instrumentation

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees