Scientific Associate, Bioanalysis Support

Requisition Number: 1775

Position Title: Scientific Associate, Bioanalysis Support

External Description:

SUMMARY:  Worldwide Clinical Trials is HIRING! We are looking a Lab Analyst to support our Bioanalysis department. This is a great opportunity if you have recently finished your bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related science field and you want to join a rapidly growing CRO to jump-start your laboratory career, then consider applying for our Lab Analyst position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

• Understand and apply GLP guidelines in all aspects of work
• Perform chemical assays ranging from routine to complex with consistent accuracy and precision
• Accurately prepare stocks, reagents, standards, and quality controls as needed
• Work with a variety of scientists/technicians
• Perform basic mathematical calculations
• Document promptly and clearly all procedural processes
• Maintain and calibrate instruments and equipment, as required
• Review data, recognize and report inconsistencies, and determine the cause and effect
• Work independently, when required, to conduct and plan laboratory work
• Interface with clients, when necessary
• Follow Worldwide’s safety guidelines and perform tasks in a safe manner
• If assigned, function as a lab monitor or safety committee member. Note: approximately 5% (or less) of one’s time may be allocated to this task

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, execute, and understand complicated and detailed instruction and technical literature in order to plan, perform, and direct laboratory activities
• Must be able to work well with a variety of laboratory personnel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be able to work with constant interruptions
• Ability to adapt to change in daily workflow and prioritize
• Familiarity with corporate policies, goals and objectives; normally acquired after three months of on-the-job exposure to Worldwide operations
• Ability to understand graphs, tables, charts and perform calculations needed for the task, usually associated with 1-year on-the-job training
• Familiarity with various divisions of Worldwide; normally acquired after 1-year on-the-job training
• Ability to report data and procedures orally and in writing and interface effectively with clients, if needed
• Familiarity with laboratory equipment associated with direct experience, experience after technical institute training, or a college degree in a related field

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a science discipline, and 0 – 2 years of relevant work experience required

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City:

State: Texas

Employment Type: Regular

Community / Marketing Title: Scientific Associate, Bioanalysis Support

Company Profile:

We’re a global, mid-size CRO that pushes boundaries, innovates and invents — because the path to a cure for the world’s most persist diseases is not paved by those who play it safe, but by those who take pioneering, creative approaches, and implement them with quality and excellence. We are experts, bright thinkers, dreamers and doers and, together, we are changing the way the world experiences CROs, in the best possible way.

Location_formattedLocationLong: Austin, Texas US

CountryEEOText_Description: Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to enabling professionals from all backgrounds and experiences to succeed and, to that end, we prioritize attracting diverse talent and cultivating an inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and creativity. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital or parental status, disability, military status, or other class protected by applicable law. Worldwide is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace where people thrive by being themselves and are inspired to do their best work every day.