Job Description

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 2002, LABCONNECT provides global central laboratory services including routine and esoteric laboratory testing, kit building, sample management, biorepository, and scientific support services for biopharmaceutical and CRO clients in support of their clinical trials. LabConnect is a central lab headquartered and operating in Johnson City, TN.

At LabConnect, we maintain a wonderful culture.  In addition to great perks and challenging work, we make it a point to invest in our people, respect their lives, and meet each other’s families, and work as friends as well as colleagues.  We are a friendly and approachable group of people and we live that every day.  Because of this, employees tend to stick around awhile often a long while and that makes us a high- performing group.

SUMMARY

The Associate Project Manager PRM, is responsible for the oversight of assigned projects and may assist the Project Managers (PMs) and Sr. Project Managers (Sr PMs) with daily tasks in managing projects to client specifications, ensuring quality deliverables are on time and within budget.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides independent oversight for clinical trial projects assigned of low and moderate complexity, including client meetings and communications, report development and review, issue resolutions, and budget oversight as determined by the Manager, Associate Project Management.
• Works closely with PMs and Sr PMs to assist in study oversight processes for high complexity and global studies, and for training and development towards advancement to PM.
• Maintains study status and ensures study documentation is up to date throughout the life of the study.
• Attends meetings for the hand-off projects from PRI to PRM and assists with project-specific training of internal staff.
• Primary project contact with sponsors and Contract Research Organizations to ensure appropriate communication channels are maintained and reporting schedules are adhered to.
• Translates client requirements into actions for problem solving, issue resolution, or to provide requested information; often requires a creative approach to serving client needs while adhering to internal process and standards.
• Reviews reports and documents, including enrollment logs, pending test reports, reporting from other laboratories, issue logs, shipping manifests, and other documents that assist with study oversight. 
• Liaises with the assigned data manager to ensure data is delivered on time per the OSD.
• Coordinates requests for shipment of stored samples as directed in the OSD.
• Ensures that all laboratory requirements outlined in the protocol are managed per expectations and in compliance with laboratory practices.
• Creates training materials and may represent LabConnect at client and/or investigator meetings.
• Interfaces with laboratory(ies), Business Development, Operations, and Data Management to communicate study needs or for problem solving.
• Performs other related duties and tasks as necessary or as assigned.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

BA/BS with 1-year experience as a Project Coordinator or AA/AS with 2 years’ experience as Project Coordinator, or HS Diploma with 3 years’ experience as a Project Coordinator.  Clinical Research, Central Lab, and/or Project Management experience outside of LabConnect will be considered.

Excellent organization, communication, multitasking and customer service skills. LANGUAGE ABILITY

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, or technical procedures.  Ability to write business correspondence and procedure manuals.  Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and clients.

MATH ABILITY                                                        

Ability to perform calculations and manage budgets.  Ability to apply mathematical concepts to budget management for clinical trials and metrics analysis.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

COMPUTER SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, the individual must have a working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and PowerPoint.  SharePoint and Microsoft Visio experience a plus.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES

None required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

BENEFITS: 

We value our employees’ time and efforts. Our commitment to your success is enhanced by our competitive compensation and extensive benefits package including paid time off, medical, dental, and vision benefits, and future growth opportunities within the company. Plus, we work to maintain the best possible environment for our employees, where people can learn and grow with the company. We strive to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes, decisions, planning, and culture.

EOE