Senior Scientist

Company:	Covance Company Profile \| Current Opportunities (1)
Job Location(s):	Indianapolis
Employment Term:	Regular
Employment Type	Full Time
Start Date:	As soon as possible
Starting Salary Range:	Not Provided
Required Experience:	Open
Related Categories:	Healthcare - Pharmacy/Laboratory

Position Description

Business Title	Senior Scientist
Requisition ID	21717BR
Job Category	Lab Services / technicians
Locations	USA - Indianapolis, IN
Shift	1
Job Posting	Covance is a leading supplier of drug development services to the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries. We partner with innovative companies, offering valuable services in all phases of the drug development process as well as analytical and commercial impact services. As an integral part of these partnerships, our employees make a difference in the lives of millions. Since 1986, Covance’s Central Laboratory Services has been the world's leading provider of clinical trial laboratory services, dedicated to testing specimens and resulting and reporting data. We manage over a third of all clinical trials conducted in the world, have experience in over 100 countries, and service six continents. Covance Central Laboratory Services was the first laboratory to develop and implement the use of a customized, protocol-specific database and visit-specific collection kits for clinical studies for the collection of more complete and accurate data. As a result of our improved processes for collecting higher-quality laboratory data, pharmaceutical companies have achieved faster data locks and product submissions. This means that we are an integral part of bringing critical medicines more quickly to those in need. We are looking to fill the position of Senior Scientist - Clinical Chemist to partner with our sponsors in developing and validating new methods in support of our Global Laboratory Operations. As a Scientist in this group, you will perform complex trouble-shooting and problem solving, to ensure smooth transition of assays into production:
Education/Qualifications	Required: - Ph.D. in Immunology, Automated Chemistry or related field - Board certification in scientific area of expertise Preferred: - Prior experience working in a hospital or reference lab (5-8 years)
Experience	Highly skilled in conducting research, data interpretation, and writing reports. Knowledge of clinical laboratory automation, system software, Microsoft applications, and laboratory statistics. Proven track record of analytical method development. Skilled in performing scientific presentations and preparing scientific publications. Effective communication skills with technical staff, business development staff, peers and clients. Attention to detail and interpretation of scientific data. Demonstrated problem prevention, detection and resolution. Covance is committed to diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. (M/F/D/V). Your confidentiality and privacy are important to us.