Skip to main content
Tallo logoTallo logo

Find Jobs

Find Jobs Near You – Available Work in Your Location

Skip to job details
Apply for this opportunity

To apply for this job, you'll continue to an external website or email application.

Quest Diagnostics Incorporated

Scientist (LCMS)

Career Insights for Pharmacology Research Scientist

See where this job fits in the broader career landscape. Knowing your career path helps you see what's possible from here.

Scorecard

Based on Texas data

Review key factors to help you decide if this role fits your goals. How is this calculated?

Were these scores useful?

What they do

A Pharmacology Research Scientist performs scientific research with the aim of discovering new solutions or improving existing ones within the field of use and effects of drugs.

$147,369 / year median in Texas

+7% projected growth

Explore Career

Job Description

Scientist (LCMS) Quest Diagnostics Incorporated United States, Texas, Denton Aug 25, 2026 Job Description This positionmanagesanalytical projects in R & D,supervises projects from the assay design,validationand implementation. This position also manages special projects in R &D, andoperates as a technical consultant in maintaining current testing reliability including diagnosing test failures and implementing corrective action.

The incumbent assistsin the development and maintenance of the R & D Department.
Responsibilities:
Coordinates and provides bench level supervision of projects for R & D using HPLC, GC, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS,and ICP/MS techniques as directed by the Technical Director. Coordinates the implementation of new procedures within the department and with other support departments. Performs statistical analysis and validation of new methods. Provides writtensummaries of work to be used for method documentation. Trains staff in new methods both in technical and instrumental aspects. Manages special projectswith the duties of coordination of resources and personnel. Serves as a resource for HPLC, GC, GC/MSand
LC-MS/MS
related questions. Writes technical proposals soliciting drug analysis services and contributes as requested to the business proposals for these solicitations. Maintains present testing reliability including diagnosing test failures (instrumental and chemical) and implementing corrective action. Provides technical understanding of analytical techniques with particular emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Responsible for informing the appropriate supervisor of all problems associated with the proper performance of test procedures. Maintains accurate records of all corrective and preventive maintenance to satisfy to licensing requirement. Actively supports and complies with laboratory policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties andresponsibilities, but rather a general description of work performed by the position.
Qualifications:
Required WorkExperience:
Six (6) years of R D experience with extensive experience in following analytical techniques, HPLC, Gas Chromatography, GC/MS, LC-MS/MS,and ICP/MS required or relevant advanced degree as a requirement.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to sit and/or stand for long periods.
Skills:
Ability to see projects to completion. Ability to manage time and details. Good verbal and written skills required. Interpersonal skills necessary to deal courteously and effectively with supervisors,co-workersand clients. Education Bachelor's Degree B. S. in appropriate clinical or applied science (Required) Master's Degree M. S. in appropriate clinical or applied science (Preferred) PhD in appropriate clinical or applied science (Preferred) 66883 Quest Diagnostics honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply. While we appreciate and value our staffing partners, we do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies. Quest will not be responsible for paying agency fees for any individual as to whom an agency has sent an unsolicited resume.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Race/Color/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Vets or any other legally protected status.