Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

ICON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading clinical research organization as a Biospecimen Scientist, responsible for managing biospecimen activities in clinical trials. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure compliance with regulations and ethical standards while contributing to innovative healthcare solutions. Enjoy a competitive salary and diverse benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

Flexible Benefits

Leave Entitlements

Qualifications

• Experience in clinical trials and biospecimen management.
• Familiarity with ethical standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute biospecimen-related activities in clinical trials.
• Manage biospecimen samples throughout their lifecycle.
• Develop training materials for biospecimen collection procedures.

Skills

Collaboration

Risk Management

Compliance

Job description

Title: Biospecimen Scientist

Location: EMEA wide - homebased

Fully sponsor dedicated

As a Biospecimen Scientist, you will join the world’s largest & most comprehensive clinical research organization, powered by healthcare intelligence.

Job Purpose

Responsible for implementing and executing all biospecimen-related activities in GCO clinical trials, including safety, pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, and companion diagnostics, in compliance with client processes, regulations, and ethical standards.

Accountabilities

• Contribute to biospecimen-related technical and operational matters for assigned projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and line function (LF) representatives.
• Assist in clinical sample assessment for protocols and consents in collaboration with LF.
• Create study-specific sample collection tables, ensuring blood volume requirements are met.
• Liaise with stakeholders to support biospecimen collection and testing needs.
• Set up and oversee laboratory activities, including kit building, sample management, testing, and documentation.
• Address ethical considerations for biospecimen collection and analysis, ensuring compliance across countries.
• Manage biospecimen samples throughout their lifecycle, including analysis, consent, and storage/disposal.
• Define sample needs for CRFs and data transfer, coordinating with data managers and labs.
• Develop training materials for biospecimen collection procedures for study sites.
• Handle study close-out activities related to biospecimens and labs.
• Manage relationships with laboratories in collaboration with vendor management.

Risk Management

• Manage biospecimen-related risks and issues, escalating as needed.

Resource Management

• Review lab proposals, provide budget input, and oversee invoice processing.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and best practices for trial management.

Activities & Interfaces

1. Collaborate with vendor management on laboratory oversight.
2. Work with internal teams to understand biospecimen strategies.
3. Ensure biospecimen collection, analysis, and data transfer align with protocols.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Adherence to GCO processes, SOPs, and ICH/GCP standards.
2. Effective collaboration with stakeholders to meet timelines.
3. Timely preparation of study documents.
4. Efficient sample transportation and data transfer.
5. Quality execution of biospecimen activities.
6. Operational risk mitigation.

What ICON Offers

We prioritize building a diverse, high-performing culture. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer benefits focused on well-being and work-life balance, including leave entitlements, health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible benefits.

Visit our careers site for more: https://careers.iconplc.com/benefits

Inclusion & Accessibility

ICON is committed to an inclusive environment and equal opportunity employment. We support candidates requiring accommodations during the application process. Learn more: https://careers.iconplc.com/reasonable-accommodations

We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all requirements—your potential is valued here.