Staff Scientist I

Labcorp • Morrisville, NC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

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

• 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
• 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.
• Strong fundamentals in molecular biology (nucleic acid extraction, QC, and quantification)
• Clear scientific communication skills, both written and verbal

Nice To Haves

• 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)
• 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
• 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

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.

Benefits

• 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: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree