Scientist I, Clinical Trial Support Lab

Scientist I, Clinical Trial Support Lab

Large, international medical diagnostics company is expanding their team with a new Scientist role! If you have BS degree in the sciences, 1-2 years of experience working with slide staining machines or related lab testing experience with documentation, and a passion to help cancer patients to better outcomes – this could be a great opportunity!

JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for performing high complexity laboratory testing on clinical specimens, interpreting and reporting results and complying with study protocols. Participates in scientific studies and activities supporting registrational and non-registrational clinical trials. Organizes, conducts and monitors experiments utilizing established and published procedures. Requires excellent attention to detail, ability to multi-task and be flexible with tasks and schedules. Receives general instructions; plans and executes own work.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Running tissue samples on slide staining machines. This will compose 60 to 70% of the key responsibilities.
• Another 30% of the time will be working with paperwork and documentation produced by the sample analysis.
• Need to have excellent attention to detail as documentation we produce is submitted to the FDA for audits.
• Need to have good communication with the team members and take your own initiative. Work with instruments that scan the glass tissue slides and digitizes them, process images and appropriate documentation for clinical review.

MINIMIAL QUALIFICATIONS: Formal Training/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Biological/Life Sciences, Chemistry, Biochemistry or related field.
• 0 years work experience required, 1-2 year preferred of relevant industry experience, including experience slide stainers and participating clinical research work within a laboratory.
• Required minimum 1 year of basic laboratory experience in either academic or industry setting.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience/ability to learn documenting detailed Clinical Trial activities in Case Report Forms, Sample Accountability and Investigational Material Accountability Logs
• Demonstrated laboratory skills (pipette handling, understanding protocols, familiarity with safely handling biological and potentially hazardous materials and familiarity with automation)
• Familiarity with spreadsheet and office programs (Microsoft Office and Google Suite)
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.