Imagine being involved with cutting edge automation and innovative projects that change the course of our industry daily! At Labcorp, one of the world?s largest and most comprehensive pharmaceutical solutions service companies, you will have an opportunity to build an exciting career while you make a direct impact on the lives of millions.

We have an excellent career opportunity for a Research Assistant to join our Discovery Invitro Screening Metabolism team in Madison, WI.

Embrace possibilities and change lives while growing your career.

Position Summary

The Research Associate is an individual contributor who is responsible for working in a discovery invitro high throughput screening environment. They will conduct all work in compliance with appropriate company standards,?and regulatory guidelines specified in the study plans, protocols, or work agreements governing the work in which they are?involved. All of the studies undertaken will be non-GLP studies.

Candidates given best consideration will have the following qualifications:

• Knowledge of the drug development and high throughput screening processes, regulatory requirements and the scientific techniques of discovery metabolism studies required
• Previous experience with liquid handling robots
• Previous experience with mass spectrometry and/or liquid chromatography
• Previous data interpretation and report writing experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Education/Experience

• MSc/BSc degree in an appropriate scientific discipline with some research experience in a relevant field.
• 2+ years? experience in invitro lab environment

Essential Duties:

• Sets up and performs a variety of analyses using appropriate instrumentation with routine and non-routine methods/procedures.  
• Critically review study protocol in primary area of work and suggest changes where appropriate. 
• Provides input and participates in study meetings (i.e. pre-initiation meeting). 
• Maintains study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines. 
• Reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment. 
• Deliver results within agreed timeframe, whilst recognizing changes in priorities 
• Begin to support studies in non-primary area of work, as required 
• Ability to write, review and revise standard SOPs related to primary area of work. 
• Ability to conduct most processes/task in support of primary area of work 
• Proficient in use of department specific software, as applicable. 
• Participate in QC review of selected routine data and methodology section within reports within scope of current role  
• Ability to prepare results and presentations based on the work performed 
• Participate in internal method development projects, as appropriate 
• Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment and perform routine maintenance. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.  

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),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. 

Why People choose to work at Labcorp: 
At Labcorp, it is our people that make us great - it?s what our clients, our partners and, most importantly, what our employees say. Here, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with extraordinary people with diverse viewpoints. You will discover your own outstanding potential as we build an even stronger organization with industry leaders from early development to the clinic and beyond.  We help our clients develop medicines that improve health and improve lives of their family and friends. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), 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.

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About Labcorp

Clear and confident health care decisions begin with questions. At Labcorp, we’re constantly in pursuit of answers. With unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we accelerate innovation and provide insight to improve health and improve lives. Whether you’re a patient, provider, researcher or in the pharmaceutical industry, we’re here for you. More than 70,000 employees strong, we serve clients in more than 100 countries. Labcorp (NYSE: LH) reported revenue of $14 billion in FY 2020.

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