Hiring: Research Associate II - R&D Company: SLAS (Society for Laboratory Automation and Screening) Location: Minneapolis–Saint Paul, WI Job Posted Time: 2026-09-17 00:24:03 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : R About the job Required Skills: •This bench-focused position is in the Research and Development group under the direction of a senior lab member and will support all R&D functions pertaining to the validation of LC-MS/MS assays for clinical and forensic toxicology applications from assay development and report generation to implementation and troubleshooting. •Provide technical support on design, development and validation of LC-MS/MS based assays for quantitative analysis of small molecules in biological matrices •Analyze, summarize and present results in validation reports for supervisory and QC review •Transfer validated assays to laboratory personnel (technologists, supervisors, QC) and provide troubleshooting support, which may include additional experimentation and/or data re-analysis •Keep abreast of current literature pertinent to the project or departmental areas of interest •Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications: •Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or microbiology with 5 or more years of experience in wet chemistry or Masters of Science degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry or microbiology with 2 or more years of experience in wet chemistry. •1 or more years of experience with HPLC and mass spectrometry instrumentation •1 or more years of experience with Waters Acquity UPLC and Sciex MS instrumentation and software •1 or more years of experience with Hamilton Liquid handling automation •Strong hands-on skills in quantitative extraction and analysis techniques •Strong documentation, organization and critical thinking skills •Demonstrated capacity to work under minimal to moderate supervision in a dynamic, collaborative environment •Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills •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. •At Labcorp, You Can Expect The Following Compensation: •Competitive benefits and rewards package Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!