Technical Lead, Healthcare, Clinical Research

About Lab Corp

As a leading contract research organization, Lab Corp provides comprehensive drug development solutions for a range of industries. We are a global leader in nonclinical safety assessment, clinical trial testing and clinical trial management services. Together with our clients, we support the development of innovative, life‑changing treatments.

Our largest UK site in Harrogate is recruiting for a Technical Lead to join the Bioanalysis group. The role focuses on LCMS and involves leading lab processes, studies, and projects; assisting in training, development, scheduling, and oversight of laboratory staff; and supporting the planning and execution of process improvement projects. The Technical Lead actively performs laboratory work within the scope of validation tests, automated sample extractions and routine/non‑routine analyses in compliance with SOPS and regulatory guidelines.

• Independently set up and operate general equipment, LC‑MS systems, and automated instrumentation, including problem identification and resolution. Perform routine and non‑routine maintenance as necessary.
• Actively carry out laboratory work within the scope of validation tests, automated sample extractions, and routine and/or non‑routine analyses in a variety of matrices, documenting and maintaining study records in compliance with SOPS and regulatory guidelines.
• Serve as lead chemist on projects to plan, monitor, and guide project and/or POD work, overseeing a small group of technical staff with minimal supervision.
• Assist with manual and automated routine sample extraction, training, and analysis laboratory work scheduling for indirect reports, including batch starts, calculations, and study set‑up.
• Review work of others for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment.
• Provide input and participate in project meetings, informing the Study Director, Principal Investigator and/or management of any problems and deviations that may affect data integrity and recommend corrective action.
• Suggest and perform modifications to test methods or procedures where precedence exists. Recommend an action plan for solving project or technical problems as they occur.
• Assist in evaluating new technologies or techniques and act as a technical resource for the department.
• Interact in external client communications as required.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• A comprehensive training plan to develop your technical and managerial skills.
• Unsurpassed career development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work with a variety of clients on wide‑ranging projects.
• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including health cover and contributory pension.

• Scientific degree (BSc, MSc, PhD or equivalent).

• Minimum of 2‑4 years’ experience working in a regulated laboratory.
• Experience with LCMS.
• Experience working in a CRO environment with knowledge of UK/OECD GXP regulations is an advantage.

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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