Labcorp Posted September 22, 2026

Associate Chemist - Mass Spec

Burlington, North Carolina, United States of America FULL_TIME
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About this opportunity

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 an Associate Chemist to join our Mass Spectrometry team in Burlington, NC!

Schedule: Thursday-Sunday, 10:00pm-8:30am

Job Responsibilities

Review and certify LC/MS data from instruments utilizing Analyst and Ascent software

Determine if data is acceptable or not and then upload results

Responsible for the verification of the calibration, quality controls, and patient data up to and including result entry

Maintain, calibrate, and clean instrumentation; perform scheduled/routine maintenance and critical function checks on analytical equipment such as GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and UPLC-MS/MS as well as other chromatographic and laboratory equipment

Diagnose and repair issues occurring in the above listed equipment; recognize significant changes in instrument function; troubleshoot as indicated.

Gains knowledge of department operations and procedures under direct supervision and in an entry level capacity

Conducts qualitative and quantitative analyses on organic and inorganic samples to determine their chemical properties. Participates in development of new analytical procedures

Perform routine and complex technical procedures and functions according to departmental Standard Operating Procedures

Demonstrate the ability to make technical decisions regarding testing and problem solving

Evaluate raw and final data for accuracy; recognize and correct errors or unusual results

Provide guidance to technical staff with the analysis and interpretation of final results

Assist with training and orientation of new employees as needed

Perform and document preventive maintenance and quality control procedures

Identify and replenish testing bench supplies as necessary

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Chemical or Biological science, Clinical Laboratory Science or Medical Technology

2 years or more of clinical laboratory testing experience OR an MLS degree

Preferred Qualifications

3 months or more of clinical laboratory testing experience

ASCP or AMT certification

Additional Job Standards

Demonstrated success in clinical testing technical proficiency and scientific knowledge

Advanced knowledge and understanding of specific laboratory and/or department functions

Ability to exercise judgment to determine methods and procedures on new assignments

Proficient with computers and familiarity with laboratory information systems

High level of attention detail along with strong communication and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and within a team environment

Able to pass a standardized color blindness test

Flexibility to work overtime or other shifts depending on business needs

At Labcorp we have a passion for helping people live happy and healthy lives. Every day we provide vital information that helps our clients and patients understand their health. If you are passionate about helping people and have a drive for service, then Labcorp could be a great next career step! Join us and discover a path filled with opportunities for growth, continuous learning, professional challenges, and the chance to truly make a difference. Apply today!

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. Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan. Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO. For more detailed information, please  click here .

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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Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Burlington, North Carolina, United States of America
Employment type
FULL_TIME

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 156 comparable Associate Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research roles across 38 biopharma companies.

156Comparable roles tracked
149Currently active
38Companies hiring similar roles
15Countries represented

Salary context

56 of 156 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject Not listed on this posting
Lowest disclosed · Lab Associate Flow Cytometry · IQVIA $34,700/yr – $72,300/yr
Highest disclosed · Advisor, Bio Sample Operations - DMPK · Lilly $153,000/yr – $268,400/yr
Peer group range $53,500 – $210,700 (median $90,200)

Where these roles are based

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United States105
France16
Germany9
United Kingdom6
Canada4
Switzerland3

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Seniority mix

156 of 156 peers have a known seniority level

Intern/Fellow/Postdoc73
Associate58
Manager25

Therapeutic area mix

24 of 156 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Immunology9
Oncology9
Neuroscience5
Cardiovascular / CVRM1

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