LabCorp

Method Development Scientist II

LabCorp$75K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or related field
  • 5+ years of analytical laboratory experience
  • 5+ years of LC-MS/MS experience
  • Demonstrated communication skills, including publications and presentations
  • Client management experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and validate complex analytical methods for pharmaceuticals using LC-MS/MS
  • Document and troubleshoot method development and transfer processes
  • Maintain compliance with SOPs, GLP, and regulatory requirements
  • Support data analysis and decision-making processes
  • Act as a technical resource for the team, providing troubleshooting and training
  • Engage in client interactions and collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Contribute to departmental procedure evaluations and process improvements

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) and Flexible Time Off (FTO)
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Full Job Description
Method Development Scientist - II (Madison, Wisconsin)

Work schedule: Monday - Friday (Day Shift)

Method Development Scientist - II

Job Responsibilities:

In this role, you will support the development, transfer, troubleshooting, and documentation of sensitive and reliable LC-MS/MS bioanalytical methods for the analysis of pharmaceuticals and related compounds in biological matrices. You will apply scientific principles, regulatory awareness, and hands-on laboratory expertise to generate high-quality data and support internal and external communications while contributing to process improvements.

No significant remote work or travel and does include direct client interaction.

Essential Duties
  • Individual contributor role in a regulated lab environment.
  • Develops routine and complex analytical methods for quantitation of pharmaceuticals from biological matrices, applying troubleshooting and documentation practices.
  • Supports method development and method transfer activities, including method writing and associated laboratory work.
  • Supports troubleshooting across development, validation, and sample analysis.
  • Maintains complete, accurate, and timely documentation in accordance with SOPs, GLP, and regulatory requirements.
  • Supports data-driven decision-making by communicating method performance, risks, and resource needs.
  • Serves as a technical resource within the group, assisting with troubleshooting and training as appropriate.
  • Participates in client interactions and internal cross-functional collaborations.
  • Contributes to evaluation of departmental procedures and local process improvements.
  • Promotes a cohesive and collaborative team environment.


Minimum Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree (Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)
  • 5 years or more of analytical laboratory experience
  • 5 years or more of LC-MS/MS experience


Preferred Requirements
  • Doctoral degree (Chemistry, Biochemistry, etc.)
  • With any lab experience
  • Bioanalytical experience
  • Any version of GLP/GMP/GCP/SOP experience helpful
  • Method development exposure


Additional Requirements
  • Demonstrated communication skills (external publications and presentations)
  • Client management experience
  • Proven ability to prioritize and manage time
  • Excellent attention to detail


Application Window: 6/30 thru 7/2/2026

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. For more detailed information, please click here.

About LabCorp

LabCorp is a leading global life sciences company that is deeply integrated in guiding patient care through its comprehensive clinical laboratory and end-to-end drug development services. The company provides diagnostic, drug development and technology-enabled solutions for more than 160 million patient encounters annually.
Learn more about LabCorp
Size
70,000 employees
Market Cap
$20.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1.5 billion
Founded
1976
5 Year Trend
+11%
Revenue
$13.9 billion

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