Medical Lab Scientist 2

Metabolo; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metabolon, Inc. seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Platform Analysis team in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The role focuses on routine LC-MS testing, data collection, QC, and contributing to continuous improvement in a high-throughput clinical laboratory.

The candidate should have a related Bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years of clinical laboratory experience, with a strong emphasis on precision, safety, and compliance. Onsite work is required, with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, or related science.
• 1–2 years of experience in a clinical testing, regulated laboratory, or high-throughput lab environment.
• Working knowledge of chromatography, mass spectrometry, and laboratory automation.
• Experience applying technical knowledge to independently plan and execute complex lab activities.
• Strong attention to detail with high quality, safety, and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and standards for instrument operation per established protocols.
• Operate and maintain LC-MS instruments and perform system checks.
• Diagnose instrument problems and arrange external repair as needed.
• Oversee data collection and review data quality.
• Document work in the LIMS and provide QC reports.
• Contribute to SOP revisions and continuous improvement programs.
• Work onsite with weekly Monday–Friday schedule.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent problem-solving

Laboratory automation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, clinical chemistry, biochemistry

Tools

LC-MS

Chromatography

LIMS

Mass spectrometry

Job description

Overview

Metabolon, Inc., is the global leader in metabolomics, revealing actionable biological insights on health and disease state. We address the most difficult, pressing questions in life sciences, accelerating research, and improving health outcomes.

Metabolon is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist to join our Platform Analysis team. In this role, the scientist will be responsible for all aspects of routine laboratory testing using our liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) based instrumentation. The incumbent will be expected to contribute as a team player in a high-throughput clinical laboratory and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an onsite role based in Metabolon’s Research Triangle Park, North Carolina laboratory. The incumbent will be expected to work onsite Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solutions and standards needed for operations of instruments, in accordance with established protocols.
• Operate laboratory instruments and conduct routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and system performance checks.
• Develop the ability to diagnose instrument problems and perform basic unscheduled maintenance or identify external repair service is needed.
• Oversee the data collection for samples and review data to ensure that data quality standards are met.
• Perform work and document work within the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Provide daily reports for documentation of the QC performance for each data set.
• Assist with secondary review of QC performance reports with eventual final report analysis.
• Provide input for improving and refining the quality control and assurance process.
• Contribute to continuous improvement programs.
• Assist in revision of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within scope of work.
• Following the training period, perform tasks with little instruction on daily work and execute newly introduced assignments with general instructions.
• Understand company goals and how they contribute to the achievement of those goals.
• Additional tasks assigned may include aiding the sample preparation laboratory and assisting other lab team members with specified tasks.
• This role may require overtime and/or occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, or related science, such as chemistry, biology, clinical chemistry, biochemistry.
• 1-2 years of experience in a clinical testing, regulated laboratory, or high-throughput laboratory environment.
• Working knowledge of biological systems, laboratory operations, and common analytical workflows, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and laboratory automation as well as any experience with laboratory automation systems, liquid handling robotics, or LIMS required.
• Experience applying technical knowledge and sound judgment to independently plan and execute complex laboratory activities and resolve problems.
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to follow written procedures and maintain high standards for quality, safety, and compliance standards.
• Effective prioritization and time-management skills with a track record of consistently meeting established laboratory schedules and timelines.
• Sound judgement, critical thinking, and resourcefulness when working autonomously and addressing complex or non-routine situations.

About Us

Metabolon, Inc., is the global leader in revealing biological insights on disease state and physiological reactions in the present time through metabolomics. Leveraging one of the world’s most diverse and rich patient data sets, Metabolon is equipped to deliver biologically relevant evidence to address some of the most difficult and pressing questions in the life sciences. Every day, our work is helping to accelerate research and product development success in the biopharma, population health, consumer products, agriculture, wellness, and academic research sectors.Metabolon was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina with an international headquarters in Germany. For more information, please visit www.metabolon.com.Metabolon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.