Job Description

Labcorp is a global life sciences company that advances patient health and powers clear, confident decisions through our diagnostics and drug development offerings.


Our site in

Harrogate, North Yorkshire

is currently recruiting for an Associate Lead Scientist to join the LCMS team within the Bioanalysis division. The Bioanalysis division is responsible for providing analytical testing services to key pharmaceutical and biotech clients to support toxicology and clinical studies.


As the Associate Lead Scientist, you will act as the Study Director, Responsible Scientist, or Principle Investigator for non-regulated, GLP-regulated, and GCP-regulated bioanalysis studies. You will also:

Able to lead and direct scientific work to support internal methods and experiments. Develops and reviews protocols and sample analysis plans. Reviews data with the method development team to ensure methods are ready for validation. Approves validation methods and reviews sample analysis methods. Independently reviews and approves raw data. Evaluates data and tables to ensure regulatory guidelines and expectations are met. Reviews reports for scientific accuracy and completeness. Provides technical support as needed. Assists with efforts to troubleshoot and solve assay problems. Recognizes the functions of different teams within Labcorp and seeks guidance when appropriate. Assists with client communications regarding scientific direction. Works with the client to determine project requirements. Assists with scientific directives for the study team. Identifies scientific issues or scope changes within the study.

The Lead Scientist position is an office-based role, with no hands on laboratory work.

What Labcorp can offer you:

Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension Unrivalled opportunities to develop a successful career in the scientific industry Unsurpassed career development opportunities. With the support of exceptional people from across the globe and an energized purpose, you will be empowered to own your career journey with mentoring, training and personalized development planning Ability to work with a variety of different people and clients on wide ranging projects

At Labcorp Drug Development, we offer opportunities to work on diverse, challenging projects with bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career. We put our trust in science and in one another. This is your chance to become part of a team that helps to bring the miracles of medicine to market sooner, as Labcorp has helped pharmaceutical and biotech companies develop one-third of all prescriptions medicines in the market today.

Education:

Scientific Degree - BSc, MSc/PhD or equivalent

Experience:

Ideally have experience managing regulated studies in the role of a Study Director however this is not essential as full training will be given GLP/GCP study management Knowledge of global regulatory medicine agency guidelines Experience of Watson LIMS, Nautilus and Analyst preferred Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to prioritize and manage time, with excellent attention to detail Ability to utilize word processing, database, spreadsheet, and specialized software

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Labcorp strives for inclusion and belonging 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 and merit of the individual. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), 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. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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