Scientific Project Coordinator
LabConnect
Summary
The Project Coordinator within FSP will be responsible for providing operational oversight and support for outsourced analytical testing in ADA and PK bioanalysis. Support will include monitoring timelines, managing documentation and contracts, maintaining tracking logs, working with external vendor partners, facilitating communications, and participating in all aspects of a study life cycle from initiation to closure. This is a fully remote role.
Job description
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manage analytical method support documentation including dosing documents, reagent qualifications, reagent expiry extensions, and bioanalytical reports.
- Manage study timelines and monitor scheduling and conduct of bioanalytical testing to ensure alignment with data transfer deliverable requirements.
- Assist with monitoring outsourced bioanalytical method performance and identifying analytical trends.
- Communicate project updates and issues to cross functional teams including scientific project managers, internal scientists, CRO staff and operational teams.
- Manage and lead recurring cross-functional meeting series.
- Assist in facilitating contracts with external suppliers.
- Support shipping and reagent requests.
- Maintain trackers related to issues and program-specific information.
- Support sample disposition requests.
- Contribute to the maintenance of external collaboration sites.
- Manage logistics for new clinical study initiation.
- Participate in and/or lead operational process improvements.
Education and Experience
- B.S. in Life Sciences or related field. Master's degree and/or associate's degree may be considered with different levels of work experience.
- 4 years of industry-relevant project and/or laboratory management experience required.
- 1 - 3 years of Large Molecule PK/ADA/NAb Bioanalytical bench experience preferred (validation experience in the laboratory is a plus).
- Experience working with vendors/service providers preferred.
Skills and Ability
- Ability to work Monday - Friday, Pacific Coast Hours, with occasional meetings later in the day.
- Demonstrated project and timeline management skills.
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to develop and follow processes.
- Strong oral and written communication skills with experience in both strong team collaboration and technical writing.
- Understanding of clinical trial processes.
- Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), Good Clinical Practices (GCP) and/or Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).
- Strong computer literacy, including word processing, SharePoint, presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team matrix environment.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Requirements
- B.S. in Life Sciences or related field
- 4 years of industry-relevant project and/or laboratory management experience required
- 1 - 3 years of Large Molecule PK/ADA/NAb Bioanalytical bench experience preferred
- Experience working with vendors/service providers preferred
- Demonstrated project and timeline management skills
- Solid organizational skills with attention to detail
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Understanding of clinical trial processes
- Working knowledge of GLP, GCP and/or CLIA
- Strong computer literacy including SharePoint
- Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team matrix environment
Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- Annual Bonus Eligibility
- Health Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
- Volunteer Day
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- AD&D
Company overview
LabConnect is a leading global provider of central laboratory services and functional service provider (FSP) solutions for the biopharmaceutical industry. Founded in 2002 and headquartered in Johnson City, Tennessee, the company has established itself as the world's most agile central laboratory solutions partner, supporting over 2,000 clinical studies across 93 countries. With 20+ years of experience, LabConnect specializes in providing technology-driven, customized, and scalable support services for complex clinical trials, particularly in areas such as immuno-oncology, cell and gene therapies, and rare diseases. The company operates a decentralized network model that provides sponsors with access to comprehensive global testing menus, advanced sample tracking through proprietary SampleGISTICS technology, and expert consulting services. LabConnect's unique asset-light approach spans functional service provider solutions, specialty testing, and ancillary support, delivering greater precision, flexibility, and speed in clinical development. The company serves biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and clinical research organizations worldwide, accelerating the development of life-changing therapies through innovative laboratory solutions and strategic global partnerships.