Are you interested in making a real scientific impact through your everyday work?

Would you enjoy working in a team-focused environment as you explore unique career opportunities?

If you are looking for a company where you can gain exposure to a wide variety of science and explore a multitude of career paths across the drug development spectrum, consider working at Labcorp Drug Development as a QC Scientist to join the Bioassay CMC team based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire

The CMC business unit provides dedicated release and stability testing from preclinical phases through the commercial life of a product. The CMC team support method development, transfer, phase appropriate validation & assay establishment of large molecules. We structure ourselves to deliver scientific expertise to our clients; collaborating closely with them to support the development of medicinal products through the drug development process and onto market.

The QC Scientist role within the CMC department is a senior scientist position.

You will provide technical and regulatory oversight for stability and batch release testing; executed by the laboratory QC Analyst team in a GMP environment. Alternative terminology for the QC Scientist include Study Manager and Lead Scientist

• Act as the scientific lead in one or more of the following analytical techniques: ELISA & Cell Based Assays

• Support client projects for Stability and Batch Release for Large Molecule products including Monoclonal Antibodies and Vaccines

• Design method development and validation strategies

• Perform technical appraisal of analytical data against acceptance criteria and study parameters for reporting to the client

• Perform regulatory compliance checks and maintain regulatory oversight during study execution

• Lead technical or regulatory investigations when required throughout the conduct of a project

• Train, mentor and coach laboratory analysts and other team members

What Labcorp Drug Development can offer you

• A comprehensive onboarding training plan covering laboratory, technical and regulatory training packages

• Unsurpassed career development opportunities, with the ability to develop your technical and managerial skills

• Ability to work with a variety of different clients on wide ranging projects

• Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health cover and contributory pension

In addition, Labcorp Drug Development offers great benefits, global experience and the opportunity to work independently within a team-oriented environment. 

Key Information

• Position includes a 6-month onboarding & probationary period during which working hours are 8:45am – 5pm.

• The role incorporates both office working and laboratory based activities, with the flexibility to work both on site and at home.

What we are looking for  

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

• Able to communicate effectively at all levels with internal employees and external clients, with the ability to get things done by influencing others.

• Commercial awareness, interpersonal and negotiating skills and able to learn and maintain knowledge of process excellence processes.

• Technical expertise in at least one of the following scientific disciplines: ELISA, or Cell Based Assays

• Experience within industry or similar, with study management and client management

• An in-depth understanding of health and safety policies and a good understanding of GMP regulatory guidelines

Get to know Labcorp Drug Development 

At Labcorp, we believe in the power of science to change lives. We are a leading global life sciences company that delivers answers for crucial health questions. Through our unparalleled diagnostics and drug development capabilities, we provide insights and accelerate innovations that not only empower patients and providers but help medical, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies transform ideas into innovations.  

Here, you can join our more than 75,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives.