Diagnostics R&D Scientist

<p>Be responsible for developing novel Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) based clinical assays. Provide support for the assay development team working with scientists, engineers and clinical researchers through all phases of assay development.</p><p></p><p>Minimum Qualifications</p><p></p><ul><li>PhD in Chemistry/Biochemistry or related field</li><li>3+ years of postdoc (preferred) or 5+ years of experience in solution NMR in a biotech or <i>in vitro</i> diagnostics setting</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Tasks</b></p><p></p><p>Be responsible for conducting feasibility studies for the quantification of new biomarkers using NMR spectroscopy. Perform analytical and clinical validation studies for new NMR assays following CLSI guidelines. Testing of clinical trial samples under CLIA and NYS regulations. Work collaboratively with other scientists, directors, software/hardware engineers and lab/med technicians. Provide support in troubleshooting instruments and enhancing instrument performance. Write project reports and technical reports. Contribute to scientific publications and presentations.</p><p></p><h3>Knowledge/Experience</h3><p></p><ul><li>Theoretical knowledge in NMR and other types of spectroscopy</li><li>Knowledge of NMR hardware and software (Agilent and/or Bruker) and experience with advanced pulse sequences</li><li>Knowledge in statistical analysis</li><li>General knowledge in Linux, Matlab and C# programming</li><li>Proficiency in quantitative analysis and wet chemistry</li><li>Ability to design and conduct experiments with minimal supervision</li><li>Experience with method validation and QC (preferred)</li></ul><p></p><p>Skills</p><p></p><ul><li>Ability to organize work, manage multiple concurrent projects and meet scheduled deadlines</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills in working with other colleagues/departments to solve problems and to move projects forward</li><li>Ability to work in a clinical and research lab environment</li><li>Demonstrable quantitative, analytical and pipetting skills</li><li>Ability to write technical reports and contribute for publications</li><li>Effective verbal communication and presentation skills</li><li>Ability to speak and write fluently in the English language</li><li>Proficiency in MS Excel (spreadsheet software) including graphs, and MS Word</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:</b></p><p></p><p>As an EOE/AA employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.</p><p></p><p>For <span>more information about how we collect and store your personal data, please see our </span><span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank">Privacy Statement</a></span><a href="https://www.labcorp.com/hipaa-privacy/web-privacy-policy" target="_blank"><span>.</span></a><span> </span></p>