Research Associate I - R&D Validation Studies

About the role

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 I – R&D Validation Studies to join our team in Burlington, NC!

Responsibilities

• Executing and supporting scientific investigations on validation studies.
• Independently conducting key experiments, analyzing and interpreting data, identifying anomalies, and proposing follow-up studies to advance research objectives.
• Mastering new experimental techniques, performing routine and moderately complex tasks with competence, and contributing to problem-solving within cross-functional teams.
• Maintaining meticulous and comprehensible experimental records, contributing to technical reports, and presenting findings to internal stakeholders.
• Data generated may support patent applications or peer-reviewed publications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree
• 2 or more years of experience in R&D wet laboratory

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 or more years of experience with auto analyzer assay development

Additional Job Standards

• Ability to consistently produce reliable, reproducible results and demonstrate proficiency in implementing new protocols with minimal guidance.
• Ability to effectively communicate.
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
• Ability to demonstrate strong attention to detail and quality focused.

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 20 or more hours per week are eligible for the comprehensive benefits listed above. 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.