Investigator Services Assistant - 2nd shift

Job Title

This is a fully onsite role based at our Global Central Labs in Covington, KY. We welcome applicants from all locations within the US. Please note that relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and any relocation costs will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Environmental Conditions

Office, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.)

Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Job Description

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to, provides support to most business units within the organization. Works closely with investigator sites regarding data discrepancies and or general study questions. Supports the overall performance, education, and escalation of study questions or data discrepancies of the sites on a study level. To help ensure execution of protocols are completed accurately and on time. Resolves issues that arise during specimen accessioning to ensure specimen logging is accurate. Uses tools provided to answer questions and ensure clean data at the earliest point in time. Places calls to the investigator sites delivery sponsor alerts, voice alert values, and any other critical values.

A day in the Life:

Acts as the point of contact for sites and monitors through email or phone, monitors, tracks, manages, and ensures resolution of all complaints, discrepancies, concerns, and escalates to management/appropriate department to ensure satisfaction of internal and external customers. Ensures that the sites are communicated to regarding aspects of the protocol (following the study flow sheet) relating to the department. Provides guidance on pre-analytical aspects of the study to ensure smooth flow of data to and from the site.

• Triages calls where necessary to appropriate individual/departments and follow through to resolution.

• Continually reviews exceptions to resolve so that the data is cleaned within the agreed timelines.

• Resolves queries so that efficient and timely sample analysis is undertaken by the laboratory, so report turnaround time is met.

• Notifies the sites and all necessary contacts via telephone/email of all relevant critical/voice alert values/ study specific requirements.

• Monitors and escalates site issues through the appropriate departments/people e.g. project management to resolve and report as soon as possible.

• Ensures that all site issues are communicated and followed up to resolution, primarily to site and monitor.

• Reviews site performance metrics to educate where needed or to report back to monitor or sponsor.

• Follows the specifications and scope of work to evaluate requests for any additional test(s) (test performed in protocol) to be added to a sample.

• Evaluates the request for out of protocol testing following Scope of work for study.

• Facilitates requests to the appropriate person. Informs the investigator site of the results or reasoning not to proceed.

• Coordinates and resolves issues with samples and requisition forms at time of accessioning to have the samples and visit details in the database and reported as soon as possible.

• Amends patient information supplied by sponsors, project managers or investigator site into site database.

• Attends study meetings to discuss risk assessment for our department and or overall business concerns and reports back to the team about requirements.

• Works with study PM team on the creation of the requisition forms to ensure visit and study collection requirements are captured

Education and Experience Requirements

• High / Secondary school diploma or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification

• Technical positions may require a certificate

• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to at least 2 years)

In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Accurate data entry skills with intermediate computer skills including variety of computer software developed both in-house i.e. Microsoft Office

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and time management skills

• Strong client and phone service skills

• Basic knowledge of Good Clinical Practices and department principals such as pre-analytical technique, analytical and post-analytical influences on specimens and results

• Excellent verbal/writing communications and customer service skills in the English language -additional languages are an advantage

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support quality decision making

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Ability to work in a collaborative team environment

• Ability to multitask

• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities

• Performs a wide range of variable tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to potentially infectious substances.

• Regular rotation of work schedule to include early start time, late end time, legal holiday, and weekend responsibilities.

• Regular and consistent attendance.

• Occasional overtime required.

• May interact with others, relating and gathering sensitive information. Interaction includes diverse groups. Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.

• Standing, walking, crouching/stooping, kneeling, twisting of upper body/neck, and pushing/pulling of items required occasionally.

• Lifting/carrying objects of 5-25 pounds required occasionally.

• Frequently stationary for 4-6 hours per day. May require periods of intense concentration.

• Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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