Research Associate II - R&D

LCA Lab. Corp. of America; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

STD/LTD

401(k)

PTO/FTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp in St. Paul, MN is seeking a Research Associate II – R&D to support validation of LC-MS/MS assays for clinical and forensic toxicology.

The role includes development, implementation, troubleshooting and transfer to lab personnel in a bench-focused R&D group. Minimum qualifications include a relevant degree with 2–5+ years wet chemistry experience and experience with HPLC/MS.; preferred candidates have Waters Acquity UPLC, Sciex MS, and Hamilton automation skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or microbiology with 5+ years of wet chemistry experience or MS degree with 2+ years of wet chemistry experience.
• 1+ years of experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation.
• Preferred: Waters Acquity UPLC and Sciex MS instrumentation and software.
• Preferred: Hamilton Liquid handling automation.
• Strong hands-on skills in quantitative extraction and analysis techniques.
• Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support validation of LC-MS/MS assays for clinical and forensic toxicology from development to implementation and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support on design, development and validation of LC-MS/MS based assays for quantitative analysis of small molecules in biological matrices.
• Analyze, summarize and present results in validation reports for supervisory and QC review.
• Transfer validated assays to laboratory personnel and provide troubleshooting support.
• Keep abreast of current literature relevant to the project or departmental areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Documentation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemistry/biology/biochemistry/microbiology

Master of Science in chemistry/biology/biochemistry/microbiology

Tools

HPLC

Mass spectrometry instrumentation

Waters Acquity UPLC

Sciex MS instrumentation

Hamilton Liquid handling automation

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 a Research Associate II – R&D to join our team in St. Paul, MN!

Work Schedule: Monday Through Friday 7:30am-4:00pm with some flexibility following training period.

Job Responsibilities:

• This bench-focused position is in the Research and Development group under the direction of a senior lab member and will support all R&D functions pertaining to the validation of LC-MS/MS assays for clinical and forensic toxicology applications from assay development and report generation to implementation and troubleshooting.
• Provide technical support on design, development and validation of LC-MS/MS based assays for quantitative analysis of small molecules in biological matrices.
• Analyze, summarize and present results in validation reports for supervisory and QC review.
• Transfer validated assays to laboratory personnel (technologists, supervisors, QC) and provide troubleshooting support, which may include additional experimentation and/or data re-analysis.
• Keep abreast of current literature pertinent to the project or departmental areas of interest.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology with 5 or more years of experience in wet chemistry or Masters of Science degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or microbiology with 2 or more years of experience in wet chemistry.
• 1 or more years of experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1 or more years of experience with Waters Acquity UPLC and Sciex MS instrumentation and software.
• 1 or more years of experience with Hamilton Liquid handling automation.

Additional Job Standards:

• Strong hands‑on skills in quantitative extraction and analysis techniques.
• Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work under minimal to moderate supervision in a dynamic, collaborative environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.

Pay range: $75k-$85k annually (USD). 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:

• 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.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

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