Clinical Research Associate

Overview:


TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to clients worldwide. The job opportunity below is with one of our clients specializing in biotechnology product development services. The client is dedicated to supplying laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies, and services essential in healthcare, scientific research, safety, and education. As a global leader in serving the scientific community, the organization generates approximately $40 billion in annual revenue and is committed to making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. Their global team delivers innovative technologies, convenient procurement solutions, and pharmaceutical services through industry-leading brands.


Position: Clinical Research Associate

Location: Waltham, MA, 02453

Duration: 4.8 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Shift: Monday to Friday - 1st Shift


Summary:


The Temporary Clinical Sample Analysis Specialist performs routine clinical sample analysis using PSX products while ensuring compliance with internal regulations and established laboratory protocols. The role is responsible for handling and processing clinical samples, maintaining quality documentation, supporting laboratory equipment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and providing excellent customer service in a fast-paced laboratory environment.


Responsibilities:

• Perform analyses using PSX products within routine Clinical Sample Analysis in compliance with PSX internal regulations.
• Handle, analyze and process laboratory samples (small to large sample sets) with high quality and per established protocols.
• Work independently within the Clinical Sample Analysis team and collaborate effectively with other teams to ensure alignment of global Olink processes.
• Understand and work according to established methods, processes and techniques concerning Clinical Sample Analysis.
• Actively maintain documentation and systems within the unit's quality system.
• Communicate with internal and external customers and provide a customer service-focus on all aspects of the work.
• Collaborate with more experienced Clinical Sample Analysis Specialist to solve technical or sample-related issues, customer or general problems.
• Maintain cleanliness and upkeep of the lab.
• Take on a supporting or lead role as an equipment superuser alongside a more experienced Clinical Sample Analysis Specialist. Install, operate, maintain and repair laboratory equipment,
• systems and supplies in close communication internally within PSX and instrument vendors.
• Take on additional projects and tasks at the request of the manager that are not included in this job description.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor's degree or higher within the Life Sciences field or similar.
• One or more years of documented laboratory experience, preferentially routine work with large sample sets and service organizations.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to balance multiple projects and demonstrate flexibility in day-to-day tasks.
• Ability to meet internal and external customers in a professional and customer-friendly way.
• Solid experience in Microsoft Office programs and an ability to learn other software and systems.
• Demonstrates strong communication skills, both verbal and written in English.
• Thorough, flexible, self-motivated, and proactive team player interested in working across teams and disciplines.

TekWissen® Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.