Research Associate I - R&D Medical Devices

Labcorp; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k) plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare company in Burlington, NC is seeking a Research Associate I – R&D, Medical Devices. This role involves supporting the development and validation of rapid diagnostic devices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant R&D experience, preferably in immunoassays and point-of-care devices. Comprehensive benefits are offered to employees working 20 or more hours per week.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in R&D or equivalent.
• Experience in development of immunoassays and point-of-care devices under design control.

Responsibilities

• Generate reliable data from experiments and analyze results.
• Collaborate with project teams and troubleshoot issues.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor of Science degree

Master of Science degree

Job description

Overview

Labcorp is seeking a Research Associate I – R&D, Medical Devices to join our team in Burlington, NC. This role supports the development, validation, and commercial launch of rapid, point-of-care toxicology diagnostic devices. The position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Generate reliable data from experiments, analyze results, note deviations, and suggest relevant follow-up experiments to the supervisor.
• Work independently on projects of moderate to complex scope, collaborate with project teams, troubleshoot issues in experimental design, present results to colleagues, and maintain accurate experimental notebooks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor of Science degree; Master of Science degree is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in R&D (or equivalent), preferably in development of immunoassays and point-of-care devices under design control.

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, good troubleshooting skills, and effective communication of results.

Benefits

Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Labcorp is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

Location

Burlington, NC

Note

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.