Immunohistochemistry Assay Validation Specialist

Labcorp; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 54,249; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Time Off

Job summary

Labcorp is seeking an Assay Validation Specialist in Torrance, CA. This role focuses on assay validation, verification, and laboratory method development. Responsibilities include executing validation experiments, developing validation plans, and maintaining compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate has a High School Diploma and one year of experience in a histology lab. The position offers competitive pay between $25 and $39.38, along with comprehensive benefits for qualifying employees.

Qualifications

• One year experience in laboratory assay validation or related work within a histology lab.
• Experience in regulated lab environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute immunohistochemistry validation and verification experiments.
• Support development and writing of validation plans and reports.
• Perform QC checks and manage vendor interactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Troubleshooting capability

Proficiency in Excel and Word

Education

High School Diploma

Associate’s Degree in Chemical or Biological science

Job description

Overview

Labcorp is seeking a Assay Validation Specialist to join our team in Torrance, CA. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm. This position focuses on assay validation, verification, and laboratory method development. The role supports validation projects from planning through testing to reporting while ensuring compliance with GxP, CAP, and CLIA standards. The Assay Validation Specialist will be responsible for achieving all the deliverables expected in a validation project within the timeline assigned by the Staff and/or Lead scientists.

Responsibilities

• Execute immunohistochemistry (IHC) validation and verification experiments and other methods as applicable
• Demonstrate working knowledge of department specific instruments (such as IHC autostainers) and equipment
• Support development and writing of validation plans, reports, SOPs, pathology report forms, and study setup forms
• Perform data analysis and documentation
• Prepare client-facing materials
• Maintain and organize validation documentation
• Organize and scan slides as required according to protocols
• Regularly provide status update and report to the Staff and/or Lead scientists
• Act as a liaison between scientific side and lab staff to train and communicate new methods to the clinical testing staff
• Perform validation-related testing, screenings, and proficiency testing
• Execute preparing samples incl. decalcification, processing, embedding, microtomy, and re-embedding of human commercial tissue specimens for validation
• Perform routine, special stains, and advanced staining (e.g. IHC) assays and other techniques according to SOPs, protocols, and in line with global and regional regulatory requirements
• Utilize knowledge and experience with histology samples to maintain proper storage conditions and facilitate labelling of commercial/validation blocks and slides (stained and unstained)
• Adheres to lab safety policies and universal precaution guidelines at all times
• Maintains clean workspaces
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot lab instruments
• Perform QC checks and manage vendor interactions
• Inform management and lab operations about instrument issues and handle service requests
• Work with scientists and operations globally
• Ensure consistent approach to validation of assays
• Proactively support training and seek process improvements

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• One year experience in laboratory assay validation or related work within a histology lab

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Chemical or Biological science or related field
• Three years experience in assay validation or method development
• One year experience with embedding, microtomy, and sample preparation
• One year experience in regulated lab environment

Additional Job Standards

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to manage timelines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Troubleshooting capability
• Dynamic attitude and ability to work under pressure
• Proficiency in Excel and Word
• Good record keeping
• Theoretical and practical knowledge of histology standard techniques
• Strong documentation and written skills
• Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Pay: $25-$39.38

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401(k), PTO or Flexible Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan for employees regularly scheduled to work 20+ hours per week
• Employees scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan

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