Laboratory Scientist - Physical Chemical Testing

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 Laboratory Scientist to join our team at Eye, Suffolk.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday – 37.5hrs

Job Responsibilities:

Physico-Chemical (physical and chemical) properties testing, shelf-life stability testing and instrumental analysis

Recording actions and observations in accordance with GLP (good laboratory practice) with data processing and interpretation

Perform CIPAC test methods (Collaborative International Pesticides Analytical Council)
Review work of others for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness and soundness of technical judgement wSets up and performs a variety of assays using appropriate instrumentation with routine and non-routine methods plus performs QC checks as required

Maintains study documentation in compliance with regulatory guidelines and reviews own work for overall accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and soundness of technical judgment

Ability to prepare results and presentations based on the work performed

Participate in method development and validation projects

Motivates self and others to assure timely delivery of client expectations and influences others to see things from a client’s perspective

Awareness of latest technologies and regulatory thinking with respect to specific scientific discipline. Advises Study Directors and management where modifications to working practices are necessary

Uses experience to apply creative problem solving to challenging issues.

Anticipates, detects and promotes quality and process improvement needs in own and other areas and actively promotes collaboration between groups

Provides team leaders and members with regular supportive feedback

Establishes clear plans to meet short- and medium-term requirements for projects

Anticipates issues/obstacles which may prevent meeting project/department objectives and identifies solutions to overcome difficulties

Ability to recognize deviations from normal results and inform Study Director, Study Coordinator and/or management of any problems that may affect integrity of the data

Minimum Qualifications:

A level in Chemistry, Applied Science, Physics

Preferred Qualifications:

Degree in Chemistry Additional Job Standards:

Worked in Physical Chemical testing with laboratory equipment or experienced in bench chemistry with laboratory equipment

Has trained team members

Proficiency with I.T and computer software packages such as Excel and good numeracy

Experience of HPLC, GC and UV detection techniques

Knowledge of GLP (good laboratory practice) and CIPAC standards

Due to the remote location of this site, there are no public transport links available

The Laboratory Scientist and have the opportunity to work alongside other experienced scientists in an established physical chemical testing laboratory to fulfil the expectations of our clients and work within regulatory guidelines.

Benefits:

Competitive salaries

No weekend work…