Associate Clinical Research Specialist Jobs in Pennsylvania

Able to manage multiple and competing priorities through effective organizational management skills.

Effective interpersonal skills; able to build effective relationships with study management team colleagues and business partners.

Excellent time management skills; able to accomplish established goals efficiently.

Supply chain management support may include:

Support Trial Management team member with assigned study specific projects and tasks.

Two years Clinical Research work experience, or relevant experience

Your responsibilities as the Research Specialist will include:

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Cell processing and tissue culture. Isolate and process fibroblasts from murine skin samples. Maintain cell cultures for differentiation assays.

Maintain mouse colonies (set up breeding, monitor health and maintain records).

Perform in vivo wound healing or tumor studies in mice.

Perform tissue fixation, embedding and sectioning for histology.

Pre-Study/Start up Site Management Activities

Verify storage and shipment of biological samples and other protocol specific diagnostics requirement

At least 3-5 years clinical operation monitor experience for senior position.

Good knowledge in GCP for senior position

Good communication and organization skills

Identify potential sites, investigators and site staff;

Help provide oversight of clinical studies (site selection, study site initiation, provide daily communication and updates , document management, timeline management)

Provide administrative support for senior management

Conduct and/or assist teammates with on-site visits, including qualifications through close-outs; training clinical sites on implementation and conduct of study protocols

Solid tumor experience is a plus

Soft skills- attention to detail is a must, Sr VP/Head of clinical will 100% verify all reports

Monitor study progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions as necessary.

Background knowledge/experience of GMP, GLP, GCP, USP, and/or ICH requirements is a plus

Performs other duties as assigned by manager

2+ years of experience in aseptic cell culture is required

Experience with molecular and cell-based assays including ELISA, Real Time qPCR, and Western Blotting is strongly desired

Experience in virology or gene therapy is desired including titer assays

Excellent oral and written communication skills required