PXL is seeking an operations lead with expertise in lab operations and proficiency in computational programming to support the generation and delivery of quality biomarker samples and data.
Job Responsibilities:
- Establish and streamline SKDL processes to increase efficiency and implement analytical tools to advance departmental goals.
- Support SKDL operations, including samples, kits, and data processes, ensuring integrity and completeness for database locks.
- Use technical tools/systems and programming languages to systematically clean data, including processing confidential data according to guidelines.
- Programmatically aggregate and extract key information from operational reports
- Possess knowledge of structured data, such as entities, classes, hierarchies, relationships, and metadata, with the ability to perform data mapping
- Support processing of informed consent forms (ICFs) and ensure compliance with ICFs for internal sample handling, tracking, usage, and destruction.
- Maintain and review metrics related to clinical study samples, data, kits, and logistics.
- Lead cross-functional study teams, manage vendor relationships, and oversee clinical trial biosamples and data monitoring.
- Support clinical trial biosamples and data monitoring and completeness from collection through to disposal, per requirements of the study
- Anticipate challenges, manage dependencies, and mitigate risks across SKDL projects.
- Enhance communication with senior stakeholders and align SKDL functions with group objectives.
- Participate in vendor oversight activities, including issue escalation, metrics reviews, and performance monitoring
Job Requirements:
- Proficiency in one or more programming languages (R, Python, Perl, SQL, MATLAB)
- Familiarity with APIs, database development, dashboard development, and Linux/Unix environments
- Ability to critically analyze and plan for sample interdependencies, risks, and issues with an awareness of the impacts to clinical studies/program.
- Strong problem-solving, project management, and organizational skills, with ability to effectively multi-task and prioritize.
- Extensive process development and project management experience including vendor management
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills
- Advanced excel knowledge required
- 6-7 years of experience in lab operations and programming preferred.
Education:
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree.
Experience:
- 6+ years of clinical research experience in academic, CRO, or pharmaceutical/biotech settings, with knowledge of clinical trials and clinical databases.
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