Scientist III

Labcorp is a global leader in laboratory services, providing the insights and answers that help healthcare providers, patients, researchers, pharmaceutical companies and health systems make confident decisions and improve outcomes. Through our unparalleled science, data, technology and laboratory network, we advance diagnostics, accelerate innovation and help address some of the world’s most important health challenges. As we shape the future of healthcare, we are leveraging advanced technologies, intelligent digital solutions and data-driven innovation across our operations to enhance how work gets done and deliver greater value to customers and patients. With our global scale and deep expertise, you’ll have the opportunity to do meaningful work, grow your career and make a real impact on people’s health around the world. Together, we’re improving health and improving lives.

Scientist III

Labcorp is seeking a Scientist III to join our team in Shanghai, China.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently conducts routine and non-routine laboratory analyses, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

• Performs complex analytical testing, including use of unfamiliar techniques with limited guidance.

• Identifies technical issues and leads troubleshooting activities for non-standard problems.

• Evaluates analytical data and provides scientifically sound interpretation and recommendations.

• Performs QC review to ensure data integrity and compliance.

• Supports and partially leads method development, validation, and optimization activities.

• Suggests modifications to analytical methods, procedures, or workflows based on data and observations.

• Assists in drafting and updating methods, SOPs, and technical documents.

• Independently operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instruments.

• Performs routine and non-routine maintenance and identifies equipment issues.

• Participates in equipment qualification, verification, and performance monitoring.

• Maintains accurate, complete, and audit-ready documentation in accordance with GxP requirements.

• Ensures adherence to SOPs, regulatory guidelines, and data integrity standards.

• Escalates deviations and contributes to root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Provides guidance and training to junior staff on laboratory techniques and procedures.

• Assists in improving team technical capability through knowledge sharing.

• Collaborates effectively with internal teams and contributes to a positive lab environment.

• Identifies process improvement opportunities within laboratory workflows.

• Contributes to improved efficiency, quality, and reliability of analytical processes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, medicine or other analytical fields.

• 3 months or more experience using computer and office software applications (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, MS-Access and Outlook).

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3 or more years of experience in large molecule bioanalysis.

• Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment (e.g., balances, pipettes, centrifuges).

• Experience with analytical instrumentation.

• Acts as a technical resource for the department (troubleshooting, method development, qualification, maintenance and training).

Additional Job Standards:

• Evaluates data for incorporation into written reports.

• Completes project assignments on time with minimal supervision.

• Knowledgeable on a variety of study types, analysis procedures and methodology.

• Able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing.

• Acts as a project leader with guidance as needed.

• Able to perform complex analysis using unfamiliar or new methods.

• Ability to assist in the preparation of relevant sections of final reports.

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!

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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