Data Operations Coordinator - Histology

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 as a Data Operations Coordinator in our Histology department.  This is an onsite role with standard working hours.

Pay Range: $23.00-$29.81

All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. 

Work Schedule:  First Shift

Work Location Torrance, CA or Indianapolis, IN

Benefits: Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.  Casual, PRN & Part Time employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours are eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan only. For more detailed information, please click here. 

Essential Functions

• Coordinate and support new project and instrumentation start-ups by collaborating with IT&S, TELD, Lab operation, serving as a technical reference for testing, loading, QC, resolving technical issue, communication issues between database (LIMS/ZC/Middleware…).

• Serve as a technical expert by supporting regulatory compliance, contributing to global process harmonization, engaging in cross-functional initiatives, and participating in strategic team discussions while ensuring the proper functioning of the current LIMS and ongoing studies

• Support continuous learning and global standardization by delivering training and support, and promoting consistency in test methods, database structures, and operational practices across laboratories.

• Instruments/Equipment: Demonstrate thorough working knowledge of instruments/equipment in the department.

• Able to provide troubleshooting guidance to staff to resolve complex instrument and equipment problems. Work with the vendor where needed to resolve instrument/ equipment related problems and summarize results of investigations.

• Training: Coordinate the timely development and completion of training materials and checklists. Seek and promote expertise in department and across sites to ensure consistent approach to training.

• SOP: Initiate revisions to SOPs or write new SOPs to reflect current processes that ensure compliance. Coordinate with other departments and other sites to ensure timely completion of SOP. Resolve obstacles, where needed.

• Instrument/Equipment/Assay Validation: Responsible for coordinating with other resources to ensure timely completion and implementation of new assay validations.

• May be asked to research, develop, validate and maintain procedures in area of responsibility and make recommendations on modification/improvement of procedures to management.

• Process Improvement: Able to analyze existing processes and create new approaches or ideas to improve. Work with internal/external department to ensure successful implementation of changes/improvements.

• Demonstrate extensive knowledge of all department functions, and may serve as subject matter expert for department on company wide initiatives (i.e., Six Sigma).

• Support client audit process and responding to inquiries.

• Serve as an expert in all facets of trained workstations in area of responsibility. Respond to problems or questions of department staff.

Non-Essential Functions

• Only individuals that are verified to qualify as supervisory personnel under regulations/standards applicable to the facility (e.g., New York State, CLIA, CAP) may perform periodic review and approval of quality control program records (e.g. quality control data, instrument logs, reagent logs). The SOPs applicable to the department should be consulted to determine records that can be reviewed and approved.

Working at Labcorp, you’ll continue to grow in our learning-based culture so you’ll know how to expertly respond and adapt as the industry continues to evolve. Here, you’ll put your education to work as you play a meaningful role in advancing healthcare and making a difference in people’s life. 

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

Data Operations Coordinators are the most successful at Labcorp with:  

• 1 or more years of Labcorp Laboratory experience performing clinical laboratory testing or experience in performing clinical laboratory testing judged as equivalent.

• Education/Qualifications/Certifications and Licenses

  U. S. Requirements

  Generalist CLS/ CGMBS/ or CCS required licensing

  CA Clinical Cytogeneticist Scientist license preferred
  Individual must qualify as testing personnel under the following CLIA 1988 and New York State Department of Health requirements:
  · Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or Clinical Laboratory Science or other life science with completion of at least a 12-month training program in Medical Technology.
  OR
  · Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical or biological science from an accredited college or university and one year training and/or experience in the specialty in which testing is to be performed. Such training must be equivalent to that received in a school of Medical Technology.
  OR
  · 90 semester hours from an accredited institution that include the following:
  1) 16 semester hours of biology courses, which are pertinent to the medical sciences
  2) 16 semester hours of chemistry (at least 6 semester hours of Inorganic Chemistry)
  3) 3 semester hours of math
  · Completed an accredited clinical laboratory training program, or one year documented laboratory training or experience in the specialty that testing is to be performed.
  OR
  · Associate’s degree in medical laboratory technology

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 60,000 employees, serving clients in more than 100 countries, as we work together to make a real impact on people’s lives. 

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

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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