Staff Scientist - Spectral Cytometry Expert

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.

Labcorp is seeking a Staff Scientist in Flow Cytometry for our site in Geneva, Switzerland.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform complex troubleshooting and assist in leading initiatives to solve challenging scientific problems with assays or instrumentation.
• Apply and interpret scientific theories, concepts, techniques and regulatory requirements in clinical studies and accept leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
• Provide consultation to scientific and operational staff on technical issues.
• Respond to unscheduled deadlines, client needs, crises, etc. without neglecting other duties.
• Assist with regular monitoring and evaluation of clinical assays to ensure effective scientific performance.
• Provide technical training for operational staff.
• Provide technical/scientific consultation to departments outside the lab (i.e., Project Management) as requested.
• Contribute to long-term planning and technical policies of the department.
• Assist in managing scientific vendor relationships to troubleshoot issues and improve capabilities.
• Participate in client visits.
• Regularly read literature related to scientific area of expertise to remain current in knowledge.
• Give presentations to clients and professional groups.
• Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS’s capabilities within dedicated scientific area.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in science

• 4 or more years of experience in Spectral Flow Cytometry using Cytek Aurora instrumentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience in clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications and laboratory statistics.

Additional Job Standards

• Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
• Proven track record of method development.
• Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
• Good team player with effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients.
• Attention to detail and interpretation of scientific data.
• Demonstrated problem prevention, detection and resolution.
• Fluent in English, French is considered as a plus.

If you are looking for a company where you can gain exposure to a wide variety of science and explore a multitude of career paths across the drug development spectrum, consider working at Labcorp as a Staff Scientist in Flow Cytometry.

In this role, you will participate in scientific activities and initiatives in support of global Laboratory Operations. You will perform complex trouble-shooting and problem-solving, supporting Lab Operations to ensure smooth transition of assays into production. You will participate in developing/identifying new strategies, techniques and instrumentation for the development of new ventures in the scientific area of expertise for Central Laboratory Services global Laboratory Operations.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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