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Senior Method Development Scientist-Immunochemistry
Labcorp is seeking a Senior Method Development Scientist-Immunochemistry
to join our team in Shanghai, China.
Job Responsibilities:
- Acts as a technical mentor for junior and mid-level staff, providing hands-on guidance in complex experiments.
- Supports development of training materials or structured learning activities.
- Assists in identifying technical skill gaps within the team and provides coaching.
- May coordinate small groups during execution of complex workflows or new method implementation.
- Independently performs highly complex and non-routine laboratory analyses, including difficult or unstable assays.
- Executes advanced methods and workflows, including those based on new platforms or technologies.
- Handles complex sample types, matrices, or analytical challenges with high reliability.
- Develops, optimizes, and adapts analytical methods for various compounds and biological matrices.
- Apply scientific principles to design experimental approaches for method improvement and adaptation.
- Implements and adapts new methodologies or technologies into laboratory workflows.
- Writes and revises methods, SOPs, and technical documents.
- Independently leads to resolution of complex, non-routine, or ambiguous technical issues.
- Designs and perform troubleshooting experiments and identify root causes.
- Develops practical and scientifically sound solutions for complex assay/system issues.
- Provides expert-level data interpretation and recommendations.
- Applies and supports implementation of new analytical platforms or technologies.
- Troubleshoot issues related to new systems and optimize performance.
- Contributes to technology transfer and method transfer activities.
- Trains, mentors, and support junior and mid-level staff in laboratory techniques and troubleshooting.
- Provides hands-on guidance during complex experiment execution.
- Acts as a go-to technical resource within the team.
- Provides input into technical approaches and experimental design discussions.
- Shares best practices and contributes to improving team technical capability.
- Collaborates across teams to solve complex scientific problems.
- Ensures compliance with SOPs, GLP/GCLP, and regulatory standards.
- Performs QC data review and ensures data integrity.
- Identifies and escalates risks or deviations and supports CAPA implementation.
- Identifies and drives improvements in analytical methods, workflows, and lab efficiency.
- Contributes to enhancing reproducibility, robustness, and data quality.
Minimum Required:
- Bachelor Degree in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, and pharmaceutical analysis.
- 5 years of experience in large molecule bioanalytical method development.
- 3 months or more experience using computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, MS-Access and Outlook).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience in analytical method development, optimization, and adaptation for complex compounds and biological matrices.
- Hands-on experience with advanced analytical platforms (e.g., LC-MS/MS, hybrid assays, ligand binding assays, or equivalent technologies).
- Proven ability to apply and implement new technologies or platforms, including method transfer and troubleshooting.
- Strong experience in resolving complex and non-routine technical challenges, including assay instability, matrix effects, or instrumentation issues.
- Experience working with challenging sample types or low-abundance analytes.
- Experience in training, mentoring, or onboarding junior staff in laboratory techniques and troubleshooting.
- Solid understanding of regulated laboratory environments (GLP, GCP, GCLP) and data integrity requirements.
- Experience in writing or revising methods, SOPs, and technical documentation.
Additional Job Standards:
- Ability to work independently while contributing to team-based problem solving across functions.
- Demonstrated capability to interpret complex datasets and provide scientific conclusions.
At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step!
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