Research Assistant Bioanalytical

Labcorp • Greenfield, IN

7d • $24 - $28

About The Position

As a Research Assistant in our Bioanalytical team, you will aid with experiments and with analytical and routine scientific procedures according to protocols. Duties include and are not limited to.
Analyze biological or chemical samples and/or develop/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines. Compile and report result to management.
Analyze biological or chemical samples and/or develop/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines. Compile and report result to management.
Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
Maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
Performs quality control review of data.
Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.
Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices.
Performs complex analyses using unfamiliar or new methods, asking for scientific guidance as needed.
Make suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.
Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
Participates in process improvement initiatives.
Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science/Arts (BS/BA) degree in chemistry or related scientific field
• 1 year or more of experience in LCMS
• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges).
• Experience with use and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Ability to design and independently conduct tests for chemistry projects and provide initial analysis of results.
• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges) required
• 6 months experience in regulated analytical environment (GLP preferred) required

Nice To Haves

• 5 months or more months of experience performing months performing LC-MS analyzing plasma samples at Labcorp highly preferred.
• Ability to design and independently conduct tests and perform initial data analysis.
• 1 year or more of analytical chemistry experience highly preferred, ideally in industry/CRO environment.
• 1 year or more of experience performing Mass Spectrometry experience is preferred but not required.
• 1 year or more of experince with HPLC preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze biological or chemical samples and/or develop/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory agency guidelines.
• Compile and report result to management.
• Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.
• Maintains study documentation and laboratory records.
• Independently sets-up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.
• Performs quality control review of data.
• Informs Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and/or deviations that may affect integrity of the data; participates in corrective action of problems.
• Assists in setting up and performing method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices.
• Performs complex analyses using unfamiliar or new methods, asking for scientific guidance as needed.
• Make suggestions for modifications in test methods or procedures.
• Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.
• Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.
• Participates in process improvement initiatives.
• Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.

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.
• Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level