Junior Associate

Forest Pond Associates, Inc.; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Forest Pond Associates is a small, agile consulting firm delivering data-informed solutions for government and life sciences clients. We seek a Junior Associate to support clinical data and informatics across projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

You will gain exposure to EDC, eSource, and QMS, perform data quality checks, and help with documentation, SOPs, and client deliverables while adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Some exposure to clinical data systems, health informatics, or related technical tools (EDC, eSource, QMS etc).
• Comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real-world client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Formal degree in scientific area (i.e. BS or MS)

Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data operations and informatics activities supporting government and industry clients.
• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of systems such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eSource, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Perform data quality checks, documentation, user support, and basic system administration.
• Contribute to project documentation, SOPs, training materials, and client deliverables.
• Adapt to changing project priorities and contribute to team problem-solving in a fast-paced consulting setting.
• Provide administrative support for project execution, tracking, and reporting.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Collaborative skills

Adaptability to changing priorities

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

BS or MS in scientific field

Tools

EDC

eSource

QMS

Job description

Junior Associate – Clinical Data & Informatics

About Forest Pond Associates

Forest Pond Associates is a small, agile consulting firm serving clients in life sciences, government, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors, delivering innovative and data-informed solutions that support clinical research and public health.

Position Summary

We are seeking a flexible, motivated Junior Associate to support our clinical data and informatics work across a range of projects. In this role you’ll work collaboratively in a dynamic consulting environment where priorities can shift quickly, and you’ll gain exposure to diverse solutions for government and life sciences customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data operations and informatics activities supporting government and industry clients.
• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of systems such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eSource, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Perform data quality checks, documentation, user support, and basic system administration.
• Contribute to project documentation, SOPs, training materials, and client deliverables.
• Adapt to changing project priorities and contribute to team problem-solving in a fast-paced consulting setting.
• Provide administrative support for project execution, tracking, and reporting.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Some exposure to clinical data systems, health informatics, or related technical tools (EDC, eSource, QMS etc).
• Comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real-world client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Formal degree in scientific area (i.e. BS or MS)

Work Arrangement

• Remote, with a preference for candidates located in Pennsylvania (especially outside major metropolitan areas).
• Contract (1099) with the potential to convert to a full-time W2 role offering a robust benefits package.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience and scope of responsibilities.