Clinical Scientist

Job Summary

The Clinical Scientist is a role on the LabConnect Scientific Affairs team, responsible for providing scientific and technical expertise in support of our customers and internal business units. Specializing in clinical and specialty testing, the Clinical Scientist reviews clinical protocols, develops analytical strategies, engages in scientific exchange, and conducts comprehensive data reviews.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serves as a SME in clinical and specialty testing, providing guidance and consultation to internal and external customers.
• Reviews clinical protocols to determine testing needs and develops the analytical strategy within a global laboratory network.
• Supports global analytical harmonization initiatives including strategy guidance, data review, and expansion efforts.
• Participates in relevant scientific exchange with sponsors, laboratories and internal LabConnect personnel.
• Performs data review with respect to clinical data, harmonization trending, reference ranges, abnormal flagging and critical value reporting.
• Partners with cross-functional teams within LabConnect to investigate client escalations or technical issues and provide acceptable solutions within expected timelines.
• Supports scientific requests that come from various departments in the company including but not limited to Client Services and Business Development Operations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related health field discipline.
• 5 + years of relevant industry experience in central lab/clinical research, including at least 2 + years of relevant bench experience.
• Medical Lab Scientist (MLS) Certification highly desired

Skills and Ability

• Analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to come to conclusions and make clear concise recommendations based on scientific and technical information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in review of protocols, testing strategy, and clinical objectives.
• Ability to influence and provide strategic recommendations to clients and internal decision makers.
• Sense of urgency to meet deadlines with ability to independently manage multiple projects and initiatives concurrently.
• Familiarity with CLSI guidelines and the application of standards in a global central lab environment
• Collaborative with excellent communication skills working with internal and external partners.
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• The ability to apply basic concepts of statistical analysis.
• Handles detailed, complex concepts and problems, balances multiple tasks simultaneously, and makes rapid decisions as needed. Must display excellent analytical, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, word processing software, spreadsheet software, accounting software and database software.

Physical Demands: Remote/Hybrid

While performing the duties of this job, the occupant is regularly required to:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Prolonged use of computer and headphones for conference calls.
• Communicate effectively via phone, video, and email.
• Use hands and fingers to operate a computer and other office equipment.

Travel Requirements: Minimal

Join our team and discover how your work can impact patients' lives around the world!

Some of the Perks our LabConnectors Love:

• Financial Security (Base Pay, 401k Match and Possible Annual Bonus Eligibility)
• Health Benefits beginning on date of hire
• PTO plan, plus 11 Paid Company Holidays, and 1 Day to Volunteer in your community
• Short and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
• We celebrate our differences, which enriches our culture!

In addition to great perks and challenging work assignments, we invest in our people with career growth opportunities, globally. We believe in a friendly and collaborative environment with open lines of communication. While living out our values of People First, Quality Focused, Customer Centered, Technology Driven, and Accountability Always.

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and value the diversity of our workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. To learn more about equal employment opportunity, please view the posters here: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/posters

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