Associate Principal Investigator / Senior Scientist (Immunochemistry)

SIN Labcorp Development (Asia) Pte. Ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Labcorp Singapore is seeking an Associate Principal Investigator / Senior Scientist to join our team. The role involves leading studies as Study Director/PI, directing analytical work and reporting, and ensuring strict SOP/regulatory compliance across projects.

You will develop and validate analytical methods, document findings, and mentor junior staff while engaging with clients and cross-functional teams. A strong background in analytical chemistry and lab leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Analytical Chemistry, Immunology or Biochemistry with 4+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience designing and conducting tests for chemistry projects; QA/QC knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Study Director / PI for research studies.
• Take overall responsibility for technical conduct, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results.
• Ensure activities comply with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Develop and validate analytical methods for various analytes in different matrices.
• Document work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Set up, maintain and operate equipment; troubleshoot as needed.
• Inform management of problems/deviations affecting data integrity and propose corrective actions.
• Lead a small team of technical staff with minimal supervision; host/client meetings as needed.
• Train less experienced staff and participate in process improvements.
• Prepare and review methods, SOPs and sections of reports and protocols.

Skills

Study Director

Principal Investigator

Analytical methods

Regulatory compliance

Project leadership

Scientific writing

Education

BSc Analytical Chemistry/Immunology/Biochemistry

Tools

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Labcorp is seeking an Associate Principal Investigator/ Senior Scientist to join our team in Singapore.

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a Study Director / Principal Investigator / Responsible Scientist for research studies.
• Take on overall responsibility for the technical conduct of a study, analytical direction, review, documentation and reporting of results.
• All activities are conducted in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• An... clarification needed: Analyzes biological or chemical samples and/or develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Documents work and maintain study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution .
• Informs project management and /or line management of any problems and /or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
• Promotes a cohesive team environment .
• Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists .
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work .
• Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision .
• Host/participate in external client meetings .
• Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision .
• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing .
• Performs QC review of data .
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment .
• Performs other related duties as assigned .
• Trains and assists less experienced staff .
• Participates in process improvement initiatives .
• Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols .
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information .
• Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects .
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports .

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Analytical Chemistry/Immunology/Biochemistry 4 years or more experience with use and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years or more experience designing and independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis of results.
• 1 year or more hands-on experience with cell-based assays flow cytometry (FACS), and qPCR techniques.

Additional Job Standards

• Demonstrated ability to understand and helps staff with compliance to SOPs and other regulatory agency guidelines.
• Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodologies.
• Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Effectively interacts with internal and/or external clients.
• Ability to assist in the preparation of relevant sections of final reports.
• Ability to effectively schedule resources.
• Ability to identify process improvement opportunities, recommends solutions and implements action plans.
• Proven experience acting as technical resource for the department (trouble shooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training).
• Proven experience evaluating data for incorporation into written reports.
• Proven experience acting as a project leader.
• Advanced time management skills to complete project assignments on time, with minimal or no supervision.

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