Technical Lead I

About LabCorp:

As a leading contract research organization, LabCorp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. We are a global leader in nonclinical safety assessment, clinical trial testing and clinical trial management services. Together with our clients, we support the development of innovative, life-changing treatments.

The Role:

Our largest UK site in Harrogate, is currently recruiting for a Technical Lead to join the Bioanalysis group performing a number of techniques with a key focus on LCMS.

The Technical Lead will lead lab processes, studies, and projects.  Assists in the training, development, scheduling and oversight of laboratory staff.  Involved in the support of planning and execution of process improvement projects on a small or large scale.  Actively performs laboratory work within the scope of validation tests, automated sample extractions, and routine and/or non-routine analyses in compliance with appropriate SOPS and regulatory guidelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently sets up and operates general equipment, LC-MS systems, and automated instrumentation, including problem identification and resolution.  May perform routine and non-routine maintenance, as necessary.
• Actively performs laboratory work within the scope of validation tests, automated sample extractions, and routine and/or non-routine analyses in a variety of matrices and in compliance with appropriate SOPS and regulatory guidelines.  Documents, works, and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• May serve as lead chemist on projects to plan, monitor and guide project and/or POD work, including overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.
• Assists with manual and automated routine sample extraction, training, and analysis laboratory work scheduling for indirect reports, including batch starts, calculations, and study set-up.
• Able to review work of others for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, informing Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect the integrity of the data and recommends corrective action.
• Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.  Recommends an action plan for solving project or technical problems as they occur.
• May assist in the evaluation of new technologies or techniques.  Functions as technical resource for department.
• May interact in external client communications. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

What LabCorp Drug Development can offer you:

• A comprehensive training plan; with the ability to develop your technical and managerial skills.
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities.
• Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide ranging projects.
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension.

Education/Qualifications: 

• Scientific degree (BSc/MSc/PhD or equivalent).

Experience:

• The successful candidate is expected, at a minimum, to have a degree in a relevant scientific subject and to have a minimum of 2-4 years’ experience working in a regulated laboratory
• The candidate will have experience of LCMS
• Experience of working in a CRO environment with knowledge of UK/ OECD GXP regulations would be an advantage.

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. 

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