Study Director/Scientific Expert - Special Pathology Services

Study Director/Scientific Expert - Special Pathology Services

LabCorp

Harrogate, United Kingdom

Job Responsibilities:

• Acts as the primary liaison with the study sponsor
• Prepares the Study Plan and communicates requirements to laboratory staff
• Ensures all study activities are performed according to the study plan, SOPs, and GLP
• Provides updates to the sponsor, clarifies requirements, and ensures sponsor needs are met without compromising scientific integrity
• Makes key decisions when deviations, unexpected events, or scientific questions arise
• Prepares final study report, confirming that it accurately reflects the raw data and study conduct
• Ensures all raw data are accurately recorded, verified, and archived and any deviations are justified an assessed
• Liaises with Quality Assurance and pathology to ensure accuracy of data
• The role may include additional laboratory based functions
• The role may include assessing emerging scientific methods relevant to laboratory functions and future business opportunities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in Biomedical Science, Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Biotechnology or Biosciences

Additional Job Standards:

• An understanding of Immunohistochemical techniques and experience of project management
• Adherence to GLP (Good Laboratory Practice regulations)
• Have a target-orientated outlook, suited to working within a fast-paced, production-intensive environment
• Training will be provided
• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication, time management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple studies
• Attention to detail and consistent accuracy whilst managing multiple changing priorities
• The role may involve periods of lifting, pushing and pulling of equipment
• The role may require engagement in laboratory functions
• Once trained, the job may involve working overtime, which could be weekdays, weekends, bank holidays and may be part of the on-call rota