Full Job Description
Labcorp is seeking an experienced Staff Scientist II -Histology to join our
team in Indianapolis, US!
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
Job Responsibilities:
Participates in scientific activities and initiatives
in support of global Laboratory Operations. 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.
The position is also eligible for an annual bonus under the Labcorp Bonus Plan.Bonuses are payable based on corporate and/or business segment performance and are subject to individual performance modifiers.
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, pleaseclick here.
