Labcorp Posted October 30, 2026

Senior Scientist I

SIMZ Pudong, Shanghai, China 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.

Senior Method Development Scientist-Bioanalytical

Labcorp is seeking a Senior Method Development Scientist-Bioanalytical to join our team in Shanghai, China.

Job Responsibilities:

• Independently performs complex and non-routine laboratory analyses, including application of new or unfamiliar methods and technologies.

• Executes advanced analytical workflows across a range of compounds and biological matrices with high accuracy.

• Applies established and newly introduced methods to generate reliable and high-quality data.

• Identifies and resolves complex technical issues, including non-standard experimental challenges.

• Designs and conduct troubleshooting experiments with partial scientific guidance when needed.

• Performs root cause analysis and recommends effective solutions.

• Independently interprets complex data and provides scientifically sound conclusions.

• Supports method development, validation, and optimization activities (execution + input but not full design ownership).

• Apply new methods, technologies, or platforms into routine laboratory use.

• Provides feedback on method performance and suggests improvements.

• Independently operates advanced laboratory instrumentation and platforms.

• Troubleshoots equipment-related issues and ensures proper system performance.

• Supports evaluation and adoption of new instruments or technologies.

• Maintains complete, accurate, and audit-ready documentation in accordance with GxP requirements.

• Performs QC review and ensures data integrity and regulatory compliance.

• Identifies deviations and contributes to corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).

• Trains and mentors junior staff on laboratory techniques, experimental procedures, and troubleshooting.

• Provides day-to-day technical guidance to support team capability development.

• Contributes to a collaborative and knowledge-sharing team environment.

• Actively participates in process and workflow improvement initiatives.

• Identifies opportunities to improve efficiency, data quality, and laboratory performance.

Minimum Qualifications:

•Bachelor Degree in pharmacy, pharmaceutical analysis or chemistry.

•3 or more years of experience in bioanalytical industry.

Preferred Qualifications:

•3 years or more experience with method development for quantitative analysis of clinical samples using LC-MS.

•3 years or more hands-on experience with sample extraction using PPT, LLE, SPE.

•3 years or more experience in analytical equipment and troubleshooting.

Additional Job Standards:

•Good team work.

•Familiar with the use of standard laboratory equipment.

•Effective communication (verbal and written), presentation and interpersonal skills.

•Ability to perform advanced computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel).

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!

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
Senior
Function
Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
SIMZ Pudong, Shanghai, China
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 389 comparable Senior Drug Discovery & Preclinical Research roles across 57 biopharma companies.

389Comparable roles tracked
368Currently active
57Companies hiring similar roles
21Countries represented

Salary context

176 of 389 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 · Senior Primate Behavior Specialist · Labcorp $70,000/yr – $80,000/yr
Highest disclosed · Toxicology Senior Research Fellow · Vertex Pharmaceuticals Inc (US) $232,000/yr – $348,000/yr
Peer group range $75,000 – $290,000 (median $159,125)

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Seniority mix

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