Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

CBS ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Title - Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

Location - UK, Poland, Spain and Bulgaria Fully sponsor dedicated

Working fully embedded within a growing, global healthcare company, you will be responsible, with appropriate oversight from the Lead CBS, for the implementation and end-to-end operational execution of each GCO clinical study strategy as it relates to selected biospecimens samples.

Accountabilities Contribute to providing input on clinical sample assessment sections in clinical trial-related documents (such as protocols and consents)

Create study-specific sample collection tables and ensure alignment with blood volumes needed versus allowed.

Liaise with internal stakeholders to provide input into the SSWs for safety and PK sample collection and testing needs.

Responsible to set up and oversee the technical aspects of all laboratories involved in kit building, sample management and testing, including all related documentation such as lab manuals.

Contribute to providing input and solutions on the ethical considerations for biospecimen collections and analyses for protocols and consents

Responsible for sample management and logistics with appropriate oversight from the Lead CBS

Risk Management In collaboration with the Lead CBS, ensure proper escalation of any identified trial specific risks and issues related to biospecimen collection and analysis in conjunction with relevant line functions.

Job requirements: Previous CRO or vendor experience.

Must have human sample management, not just in-vitro sample management or animal testing management.

Must have an understanding of providing input on clinical sample assessments and requirements.

Must have a background in understanding the design of a lab from the trial protocol perspective and would need to have systems experiences with the central labs to understand the build as well as Data transfer specification.

Education: Science degree

Lab background in terms of sample management, sample processing, understanding the assay requirements for the samples required for the assigned study. Kit design and protocol contribution

Must be open and able to communicate across multiple departments and line functions.

Biospecimen management: Understand the requirement of collection of samples and which timepoints they are collected/ analyzed and data is analyzed

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include: Competitive base salary and performance related incentives Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable Retirement and pension plans Life assurance and disability coverage Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

Benefits may vary depending on role and location.

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Inclusion and Accessibility ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

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