Staff Scientist II - Histology

CLS Labcorp Central Laboratory Services Limited Partnership; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life

STD/LTD

401(k)

Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Labcorp, a global leader in laboratory services, is seeking a Staff Scientist II - Histology in Indianapolis, IN. The role focuses on advancing histology methods, supervising assay transitions, and contributing to scientific leadership within CLS global APH. The position requires a Ph.D.

in a relevant scientific field and 3+ years post-doctoral or industry experience. Strong communication, data interpretation and publication experience are valued as part of delivering high-quality scientific

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific area of expertise.
• 3 years or more post-doctoral or industry experience within scientific area of expertise.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education requirements above.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex troubleshooting and problem-solving, supporting Lab Operations to ensure smooth transition of assays into production.
• Develops/identifies new strategies, techniques and instrumentation for new ventures in the scientific area of expertise for CLS global APH.
• Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies and leads development of scientific approaches.
• Provides consultation to scientific and operational staff on technical issues.
• Responds to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc. without neglecting other duties.
• Assists with regular monitoring and evaluation of clinical assays to ensure effective scientific performance.
• May provide technical training for operational staff.
• Provides technical/scientific consultation to departments outside the lab as requested.
• Contributes to long-term planning and technical policies of the department.
• Assists in managing scientific vendor relationships to troubleshoot issues and improve capabilities.
• Participates in client visits.
• Keeps current with literature in the area of expertise and presents to clients and professional groups.

Education

Ph.D. in scientific area of expertise

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 an experienced Staff Scientist II -Histology to join our team in Indianapolis, US! Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Job Responsibilities

• Performs complex troubleshooting and problem-solving, supporting Lab Operations to ensure smooth transition of assays into production.
• Participates in developing/identifying new strategies, techniques and instrumentation for the development of new ventures in the scientific area of expertise for CLS global APH.
• Performs complex troubleshooting and assists in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
• Applies and interprets scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies and accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
• Provides consultation to scientific and operational staff on technical issues.
• Responds to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc. without neglecting other duties.
• Assists with regular monitoring and evaluation of clinical assays to ensure effective scientific performance.
• May provide technical training for operational staff.
• Provides technical/scientific consultation to departments outside the lab (i.e., Project Management) as requested.
• Contributes to long-term planning and technical policies of the department.
• Assists in managing scientific vendor relationships to troubleshoot issues and improve capabilities.
• Participates in client visits.
• Regularly reads literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
• Presentations to clients and professional groups.
• Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS's capabilities within dedicated scientific area.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ph.D. in scientific area of expertise.
• 3 years or more post-doctoral or industry experience within scientific area of expertise.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for education requirements above.

Preferred Qualifications

• Board certification in scientific area of expertise.

Additional Job Standards

• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of method development.
• Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
• Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications and laboratory statistics.
• Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients.
• Attention to detail and interpretation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated problem prevention, detection and resolution.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life
• STD/LTD
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 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.

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We believe in the power of science to change lives. Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company that provides vital information to help doctors, hospitals, pharmaceutical companies, researchers, and patients make clear and confident decisions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations to improve health and improve lives. Here, you can join our nearly 70,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to transform approaches to patient care.