Clinical Trials Scientist

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health.  A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

PURPOSE

Provide support for internal and external customers regarding scientific and technical information as well as laboratory or other data/information analysis. Collaborate with internal Scientific Directors, Technical Services, Lab Operations, and Strategic Pricing teams in preparation of proposals to support customer clinical trials. Assist in providing scientific and technical advice to Global Sales and Marketing groups in support of customer clinical trials and other sales and marketing activities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the execution of laboratory scientific support including communicating with and providing guidance on relevant test data to stakeholders.
• Assisting with inquiries from other departments and clients requesting specific laboratory information.
• Provide pro-active communication and direction to Pharma and biotech clients to maximize optimum test menus for current and future studies.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to address client requests and concerns. Notify management of any delays in testing and any related factors. 
• Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending off-site lectures and preparing programs to share with co-workers.
• Assist in identification and coordination of laboratory testing (including assessment and applicability of moderate/highly complex analyses/tests) as defined in clinical protocols with existing laboratory tests or need to develop and validate new tests per many different functional service areas.  Assist other groups (e.g. Technical Services) in evaluating the validity of specimen results as per SOP guidelines.
• Review standard operating procedures (SOPs) and provide feedback as required to improve process and workflow efficiencies.
• Assist management in establishing new processes or methodologies to improve operational efficiencies.

• Develop a good understanding of Q2 Solutions business and build relationships with clinical scientists at other sites, particularly, Atlanta, Edinburgh and Hounslow (UK).
• Support Scientific Managers in preparation for presentations to internal and external customers.

All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• General knowledge of clinical laboratory regulations, GxP and /or ICH guidelines
• Effective computer and database skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or relevant field and 1 year of relevant clinical laboratory experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Extensive use of the telephone and face-to-face communications, which requires the accurate perception of speech.
• Interacting and collaborating with many different internal colleagues (multi-tasking) to complete work under short timelines.
• Must be able to work efficiently in a fast paced environment.
• Extensive use of keyboard requiring repetitive motion of fingers and sitting for long periods of time.

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