Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

As a Clinical Biospecimen Scientist you will be joining the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organisation, powered by healthcare intelligence.

What you will be doing:

• Provide input on clinical sample assessment sections in clinical trial-related documents (such as protocols and consents) in collaboration with the line functional representatives.
• Create study specific sample collection tables and ensure alignment with blood volumes needed versus allowed.
• Responsible to set up and oversee the technical aspects for all laboratories involved in kit building, sample management, and testing, including all related documentation such as lab manuals.
• Provide input and solutions on the ethical considerations for biospecimen collections and analyses for protocols and consents to ensure that all specific processes needed for approval in different countries are implemented.
• Responsible for sample management and logistics throughout the biospecimen life-cycle; includes ensuring timely analysis, proper consent, and oversight of samples, in collaboration with data management.

You are:

• Laboratory or Clinical Research professional with at least 3 years of sample collection experience
• Graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree
• Able to work East Coast hours, attend global meetings and occasionally travel internationally for team meetings 
• Experienced in collaborating with EDO/vendor management on oversight of all labs and with internal stakeholders to understand biospecimen strategy.
• Key member of a study team to ensure biospecimens are collected, analyzed and data transferred as per the clinical protocol.
• Adhering to GCO processes, SOPs and ICH/GCP guidelines
• Successfully interacting in a matrix environment, getting input from internal stakeholders and the clinical teams to implement the sample logistics within the required timelines.
• Preparing or contributing to study specific documents within established timelines.
• Facilitating timely transportation of samples with appropriate annotation to analysis labs to ensure timely delivery of data
• Responsible for timely, efficient and quality execution of biospecimen related activities for assigned clinical trials
• Responsible for proactive operational planning with effective contingency and risk mitigation plans

Why ICON?

Our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.