Laboratory Specialist
King of Prussia, PA - USA
Job Summary
1. Study related activities (Laboratory Support). Manages all laboratory related activities within a clinical study under supervision including:
- Reviews laboratory-related study documents
- Provides laboratory-related advice to PSI and Sponsor study teams
- Contributes to the development of diagnostic strategies
- Presents laboratory strategy at kick-off meetings
- Supports the selection for studies
- Performs assessments of off-site / on-site laboratories for a study
- Coordinates the contracting of laboratory vendors
- Performs set up of laboratory vendors
- Contributes to Risk Management process
- Provides information to PSI Data Management (DM) to aid clinical rial database design
- Delivers training to the study team and/or clinical sites in laboratory related procedures
- Performs initiation and monitoring visits to laboratories as required
- Coordinates routine calls with central laboratories
- Attends study progress calls with the Sponsor
- Investigates issues with laboratories
- Coordinates the transfer of samples between laboratories
- Assists DM in on-going data reconciliation
- Coordinates any changes to the laboratory strategy
- Performs close out of laboratories
2. Quality Control & Quality Assurance:
- Participates in the development and/or implementation of operational (project specific and laboratory specific) quality control documents
- Participates in system audits and follows up on audit findings related to laboratories that provide testing for the assigned projects
Qualifications :
- University or college degree in Life Sciences required
- An MD degree PhD degree is a plus
- At least 2 years experience working in a clinical laboratory setting
- Prior clinical research industry experience is a plus
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Attention to detail and organizational skills are critical
- Ability to work in a team setting as well as independently as needed
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office tools
Additional Information :
If you feel it is time to make your skills and knowledge visible within a growing company with true focus on its people then PSI is the right choice for you.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
About Company
PSI is a leading full-service global Contract Research Organization whose key strength is predictable patient enrollment across multiple therapeutic areas. PSI is known in the industry as a CRO focused on on-time project delivery. This is achieved through investing substantial effo ... View more