Orbis Clinical is seeking a Contract, Research Associate I, Translational Biology located in Columbus, OH for 12 months.

Job Title: Contract, Research Associate I, Translational Biology

Location: Columbus, OH

Contract: 12 months

The Importance of the Role

Seeking a motivated Research Associate with experience working in a GCP/GLP environment for a clinical research support role. The team member will collaborate with both internal and external parties in assisting with the execution and management of sample logistics and day-to-day operations including sample preparation and document harmonization. The team member will support needs of domestic and international biopsy surgical and laboratory sites, distribution of training materials related to sample management and maintain training documentation records. Additionally, they will maintain a site and sample tracking database system and assist with vendor management for specialty lab vendors. The Research Associate will work closely with the Laboratory Operations and Sample Management teams on tracking and reconciling incoming sample shipments across various clinical and pre-clinical studies.

Primary Responsibilities Include: 

• Provide support for translational biology efforts in support of Gene Therapy, RNA, siRNA and Gene Editing programs. 
• Facilitate sample logistics and assist with clinical sample reconciliation efforts including paper and electronic record keeping.
• Manage and oversee sample management process development and implementation of centralized database for clinical samples and consent tracking. 
• Sample and database management. 
• Assist with coordination and tracking of clinical trial supplies. 
• Ensure compliance with GCP/ GLP guidelines.
• Maintain training manuals and resources for clinical trial biopsy sites.
• Collaborate with Clinical Operations, Data Management, Biostatistics and vendors for data transfer and analysis needs. 
• Support communications and build relationships with key stakeholders including CROs, vendors and external collaborators. 
• Assist laboratory teams with writing and reviewing SOPs, reports and publications related to clinical analyses. 
• Assist with tracking of departmental metrics as applicable. 

Desired Education and Skills:  

• B.S. degree in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field and 2+ years hands-on clinical sample management or clinical research operations experience in biotech or healthcare setting working in a GCP/GLP environment. 
• Ability to exercise discretion and judgment in handling confidential information and will follow FDA regulations, ICH guidelines and GCP in all tasks 
• Strong organizational skills are required, as well as the ability to balance changing priorities 
• Demonstrated technical proficiency and quality of sample handling with strict adherence to laboratory SOPs 
• Track record of solid teamwork and collaboration 
• Desire to work in a dynamic, fast-paced team environment and to make a difference in the lives of people through our innovative medicines 
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate clearly across multiple parties, problem solve complex issues, and develop new training material and/or procedures  
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills; able to articulate complex technical concepts to diverse functional groups and external stakeholders. 
• This position will require on-site activities.

Compensation Details:

• Orbis Clinical is an equal opportunity employer that provides a reasonable range of compensation for our positions. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including, but not limited to, skill set, level of experience and specific office location.
• The Pay Range for this position is $22.58 - $31.03 per hour, can vary depending on employment status.
• Orbis Clinical offers eligible employees health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, and a partial employer match on a 401(k). 

EEO and Reasonable Accommodation Statement:

Epic Staffing Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process, please contact us.

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