Staff Scientist - Clinical Chemistry
LabCorp
Geneva, Switzerland
In more details, you will
- 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 accepts leadership role in developing scientific approaches.
- Provide expert advice on clinical chemistry testing, including routine chemistry and immunoassays. Support lab and medical staff in test selection and interpretation. Ensure test reports are accurate and complete.
- 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.
- May provide technical training for operational staff Provides 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.
- Manage proficiency testing, quality control, and improvement programs. Identify quality issues and ensure corrective actions are taken.
- Give presentations to clients and professional groups.
- Attend meetings, conferences, symposia, and seminars to promote CLS’s capabilities within dedicated scientific area.
What we’re looking for
Staff Scientists are the most successful at Labcorp with:
- Ph.D. in chemistry or biochemistry.
- 3-4 years post-doctoral or industry experience within scientific area of expertise (Clinical Chemistry and Immunoassay). Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the education requirements above.
- Fluency in English, French is a plus.
- Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports.
- Proven track record of method development.
- Experience performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications.
- Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications and laboratory statistics.
- 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.
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