Flow Cytometry Validation Specialist

The Validation Specialist will be responsible for achieving all of the deliverables expected in a validation project within timeline assigned by the Staff and/or Lead scientists. This will include performing tasks like planning, documenting, performing bench work, analysis of data, and reporting of data.

**Essential Job Duties**:

- Instruments/Equipment:

- Demonstrates working knowledge of Flow Cytometers, centrifuges, biological safety cabinet, and pipettes in the department.
- Able to provide troubleshooting to resolve complex instrument and equipment problems. Works with the vendor where needed to resolve issues and summarizes results of investigations.
- Performs cytometer instrument setup and QC according to SOP.
- Performs various laboratory maintenance tasks in collaboration with operations.
- Training:

- Coordinates timely review of SOPs, checklists, and other training materials.
- Seeks to promote expertise in the department and across sites to ensure consistent approach to validation of assays.
- The individual successfully completes, as scheduled, competency assessment, and ensures competency testing documentation is provided to management for review/retention.
- Competently performs department duties as set forth in the department training checklist(s).
- SOPs/Validation Plans/Validation Reports
- Supports with the writing of validation plans, reports, and SOPs with assistance from staff and Lead scientists.
- Appropriately document work performed in compliance with Labcorp SOPs (generate appropriate audit trail for all activities)
- Participates in meetings as requested by listening, discussing, and critically evaluating own data and that presented by others.
- Interacts with scientists to prepare client facing materials (timelines, datasets, and presentations).
- Assay Development and Validation:

- Performs specific validations-related laboratory tasks within timelines assigned by Staff and/or Lead scientist.
- Maintains laboratory and project related inventory
- Assist Staff and Lead scientist with developing project reagent order plans (Participate to the identification and the sourcing of reagents/commercial samples/equipment needed for assay validation. Requesting quotes to the Procurement team and interacting with vendors when needed)
- Assist Staff and/or Lead scientist with the generation and organization of project data for client review.
- Additional responsibilities
- Adheres to established Safety policies and Universal Precaution guidelines at all times. Maintains a clean, organized and safe work environment. Minimizes biohazard waste.
- Complies with regulatory guidelines and Labcorp Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) at all times.

Requirement:

- Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biology (or related field) or equivalent professional laboratory experience.
- Individual must have some laboratory experience that includes pipetting.
- Strong computer skills and experience with Microsoft Excel and Word are required.
- Excellent verbal and written skills

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