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Clinical Biospecimen Scientist

£23.4 - £27.5 per hourEstimated
Full-time
Your Mission
Be the biospecimen champion in global clinical trials! Drive strategy, ensure flawless sample collection and analysis, and guarantee data integrity. Your expertise powers breakthrough science and accelerates life-changing therapies.

What You’ll Do
  • Lead Biospecimen Strategy: Collaborate with clinical development teams to define and execute sample plans.
  • Own the Lifecycle: Oversee collection, analysis, and data transfer for all biospecimens.
  • Technical Leadership: Set up and manage labs for kit building, sample handling, and testing.
  • Protocol Expertise: Provide input on sample-related sections in protocols and consents.
  • Risk Management: Identify and escalate biospecimen-related risks; implement solutions.
  • Training & Support: Develop lab manuals and training materials for clinical sites.
  • Data Excellence: Ensure accurate data transfer and reconciliation with trial data managers.
  • Close-Out Mastery: Manage sample disposition—storage, return, or disposal—at study end.
  • Budget Oversight: Review lab proposals, forecast costs, and validate invoices.
What You Bring
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
  • Experience: Strong background in clinical trials and biospecimen management.
  • Skills That Shine: Deep knowledge of sample logistics and ethical considerations. Ability to collaborate across functions and geographies. Strong organizational and problem-solving skills. Technical expertise in lab operations and data integrity. Proficiency in SOP compliance and risk mitigation.
Core Strengths
✅ Collaboration
✅ Innovation
✅ Ownership
✅ Quality Focus
✅ Communication

Please note this role is not eligible for the UK visa sponsorship.

Please note: due to sponsor requirements for the role only candidates based in the listed location/s will be considered. Any applications from candidates based outside of these locations will not be considered.
Vacancy posted 1 day ago
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