Laboratory Specialist

Company Description

We are the company that cares – for our staff, for our clients, for our partners and for the quality of the work we do.  A dynamic, global company founded in 1995, we bring together more than 2,800 driven, dedicated and passionate individuals.  We work on the frontline of medical science, changing lives, and bringing new medicines to those who need them.

Job Description

PSI Laboratory Specialists provide professional managerial input to global clinical studies ensuring that the central, regional, and local laboratories involved in the study comply with industry good practices, PSI’s Standard Operating procedures and all relevant regulations.

This is a 1-year contract for maternity cover (with possible extension).

Office-based / Hybrid working arrangement in Milan area

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting the selection of central and regional laboratories for clinical studies
• Providing support / consultancy on lab-related issues of clinical studies
• Participating in technical assessment of laboratories
• Coordinating the contracting of clinical laboratories
• Performing study-specific remote set up of clinical laboratories
• Preparing laboratory-related clinical study documentation
• Coordinating the transfer of samples between laboratories
• Participating in routine calls with contracted labs
• Conducting initiation and monitoring visits to laboratories
• Delivering training in laboratory related procedures
• Investigating and resolving issues with laboratories, couriers and clinical study sites

Qualifications

• College/University degree in Life Sciences
• Prior experience in clinical laboratories or biochemistry/microbiology/cellular biology or medicine companies
• Biomedical PhD, prior industry experience or publications in international scientific journals are a plus
• Full working proficiency in English 
• Proficiency in MS Office applications
• Ability to plan and work in a dynamic team environment
• Communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Additional Information

Join our highly dedicated team of clinical research professionals to make a tangible difference within a professional and energetic organization founded by scientists.

You will receive continuous support from your global peers and join a fast-paced, innovative, and results-oriented working environment with lean communication lines. We pride ourselves on being approachable, receptive to new ideas, and open to feedback.

NB: Please submit your CVs in English.