Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

ICON; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Biospecimen Scientist, where you will play a crucial role in clinical trials by managing biospecimen activities. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring ethical standards are met while enhancing your expertise in biospecimen management. With a commitment to diversity and an inclusive work environment, this innovative firm provides competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, promoting professional growth and well-being. If you are passionate about making a difference in clinical research, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Flexible benefits

Support programs

Qualifications

• Experience in managing biospecimen activities for clinical trials.
• Strong understanding of regulatory and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute biospecimen-related activities for clinical trials.
• Manage relationships with laboratories and ensure compliance.

Skills

Biospecimen management

Clinical trial protocols

Stakeholder collaboration

Risk management

SOP compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences

Master's degree in a related field

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 for GCO clinical trials, including safety, pharmacokinetics, biomarkers, and companion diagnostics, in compliance with client processes, regulatory, and ethical standards.

Accountabilities

Under the oversight of the Clinical Biospecimen Lead Scientist, contribute to technical and operational biospecimen matters for assigned projects, collaborating with internal stakeholders and line functions.

• Provide input on clinical sample assessment in protocols and consents.
• Create study-specific sample collection tables, ensuring blood volume requirements are met.
• Liaise with stakeholders on biospecimen collection and testing needs.
• Set up and oversee laboratory activities related to kit building, sample management, and testing, including documentation.
• Ensure ethical considerations for biospecimen collection and analysis are addressed in protocols and consents.
• Manage biospecimen samples throughout their lifecycle, including timely analysis, proper consent, and storage.
• Define sample requirements for CRFs and data transfer, collaborating with data management and labs.
• Develop training materials on biospecimen collection procedures.
• Handle study close-out activities related to biospecimens and labs.
• Manage relationships with laboratories in collaboration with vendor management.

Risk Management

• Manage relationships with labs and escalate biospecimen-related risks and issues.

Resource Management

• Review lab proposals, contribute to budget planning, and review invoices.
• Ensure compliance with SOPs and best practices, sharing lessons learned.

Activities & Interfaces

1. Collaborate with vendor management on lab oversight.
2. Coordinate with internal teams to understand biospecimen strategies.
3. Ensure biospecimens are collected, analyzed, and data transferred per protocol.

Key Performance Indicators

• Adherence to GCO processes, SOPs, ICH/GCP.
• Effective collaboration with stakeholders and timely sample logistics.
• Preparation of study documents within timelines.
• Timely sample transportation and data transfer.
• Quality execution of biospecimen activities.
• Operational risk mitigation.

What ICON offers: Competitive salary, diverse culture, benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, flexible benefits, and support programs. Visit our careers site for more info.

ICON values inclusion & belonging, providing an accessible environment. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates and offer reasonable accommodations. Learn more at our accommodations page.