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Research Associate I-Method Validation (Large Molecule-BioA)

Laboratory Corporation of America Holdings (Covance)

Chantilly, Virginia, United States

<h2>Job Overview:</h2><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><em><u><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana',sans-serif;">The Role: </span></u></em></strong></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Develops/validates methodologies for various compounds and components in compliance with appropriate SOPs and regulatory agency guidelines.</span></p><ul><li style="color: black;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Documents work and maintains study documentation and laboratory records.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Independently sets up, maintains, operates and performs routine and non-routine maintenance on general equipment, including problem identification and resolution.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Informs 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.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Promotes a cohesive team environment.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Suggests and performs modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Provides input and participates in project meetings, plans, monitors and guides project work.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Serves as lead chemist on projects, overseeing a small group of technical staff, with minimal supervision.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">May interact in external client communications.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Sets up and performs method development and validation of various analytes in a variety of matrices with limited supervision.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Organizes, conducts and evaluates analytical results and testing.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs QC review of data.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Maintains a clean and safe laboratory work environment.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Performs other related duties as assigned.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Trains and mentors less experienced staff.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participates in process improvement initiatives.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Writes, revises and reviews methods, SOPs and portions of reports and protocols.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Participates in client visits as needed, assists in communicating technical information.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effectively plans and utilizes personnel and resources for timely completion of assigned projects.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 11pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Assists in evaluation of data for incorporation into written reports.</span></li></ul><h2>Education/Qualifications:</h2><ul><li style="margin: 0in 0in 8pt; color: black;"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">BS/BA degree in science plus at least 4-5 years of previous laboratory experience. Relevant experience may be substituted for education.</span></li></ul><h2>Experience:</h2><ul><li style="color: black;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with use and trouble shooting of analytical equipment is desired.</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience with LIMS system</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">At least 3 years of validation experience</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Basic knowledge of computers and software programs</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Experience in troubleshooting assays</span></li><li style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman',serif; font-size: 12pt;">Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.</span></span></li></ul>

Job posted: 2021-03-17

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