Medical Lab Scientist 3

Metabolon, Inc.; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Metabolon, Inc. in North Carolina seeks a Medical Lab Scientist to join the Sample Preparation group within Global Metabolomic Services. The role focuses on all aspects of sample processing, both manual and automated, with emphasis on regulated procedures and quality improvement. The candidate should have a track record of laboratory performance.

The position involves working under supervision, with potential overtime or weekend work as needed, and reports to the Supervisor of Sample Preparation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a physical, biological, or related science.
• 2-4 years in clinical testing, regulated lab, or high-throughput setting.
• Ability to independently plan and execute complex lab activities.
• Familiarity with chemistry concepts and lab procedures.
• Ability to work independently or in a team and write protocols.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform sample measurements, including pipetting and weighing of biological samples.
• Prepare solutions and standards for instrument operation per protocols.
• Operate instruments, perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and checks.
• Oversee data collection and review data for quality standards.
• Document work in LIMS and provide daily QC reports.

Skills

Pipetting

LIMS

Data analysis

Teamwork

Protocol writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Tools

Spectrophotometer

Autoclave

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 work within the Sample Preparation group as an integral member of our Global Metabolomic Services team. The scientist in this position will report to the Supervisor of Sample Preparation and will be responsible for all aspects of the sample processing, which includes both manual and automated sample preparation procedures. The successful candidate will have experience in regulated sample preparation procedures and will be expected to continuously improve processes and procedures as required. In addition, the candidate shall also have a successful laboratory performance track record.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform sample measurements, including pipetting and weighing of biological samples.
• 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.
• 2-4 years of experience in clinical testing, regulated laboratory, or high-throughput laboratory environment
• Experience applying technical knowledge and sound judgment to independently plan and execute complex laboratory activities and resolve problems.
• Must be familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. This may include a broad understanding of chemistry, including chemical structures and nomenclature, and familiarity with general concepts, practices and procedures is expected.
• Familiarity with general lab processes and applying knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of tasks.
• Comfortable working on assignments requiring considerable judgment and initiative.
• Understands implications of work and makes recommendations for solutions.
• The ability to
  • Work independently or in a team environment.
  • Write experimental protocols, analyze data and summarize reports.
  • Assist with analytical instrumentation as required
  • Provide mentorship to junior scientists in the basic tasks and protocols in the laboratory
• A desire to increase breadth of knowledge outside core competencies

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.