Research Associate II - R&D

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through unparalleled science, data, technology, and a laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation, and address critical health challenges. This role offers the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact on global health.

About the role

This bench-focused position in the Research and Development group supports all R&D functions related to the validation of LC-MS/MS assays for clinical and forensic toxicology applications, from assay development and report generation to implementation and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the 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, including additional experimentation or data re-analysis.
• Stay current with literature relevant to the project or departmental areas of interest.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology with 5+ years of experience in wet chemistry, or a Master’s degree in the same fields with 2+ years of experience in wet chemistry.
• 1+ years of experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Skills

• Strong hands-on skills in quantitative extraction and analysis techniques.
• Excellent 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

$75,000–$85,000 annually (USD). Offers are based on skills, relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, internal equity, and market data.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM–4:00 PM, with some flexibility following the training period.

Benefits

Employees scheduled for 20+ hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life, short-term disability (STD), and long-term disability (LTD) insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO).
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Employees on a 7-on/7-off schedule receive all benefits except PTO or FTO. Employees scheduled for fewer than 20 hours, casual, intern, and temporary employees are eligible only for the 401(k) plan.