Veterinary Clinical Research Associate

Company Description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in agroscience Contract Research Organisation services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 58,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of 900 laboratories in over 54 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2021, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 6.72 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Job Description

• Preparation of study protocols, amendments, deviations, data capture forms, electronic data capture systems, test article documentation, and study reports. 
• Execute and lead multiple CAE Bios studies simultaneously from coordinating animal and study supply shipments through report finalization, including interpretation of data, summaries and analysis, and study archiving.
• Collaborate with multiple internal partner groups to plan, coordinate, conduct, analyze, and report studies. 
• Conduct training of Investigators and other study site personnel. 
• Serve as the principal communication link between the Sponsor and study sites. 
• Maintain study files in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements. 
• Manage data management processes including paper and electronic data capture, overseeing data management plans, data import and review, tracking, and data verification/validation utilizing electronic tools and centralized data management systems. 
• Provide clinical updates to project teams and sub-teams.  This may include scribing meeting minutes to provide to project team leaders and project team members.  
• Assist with or coordinate animal-related study activities (i.e., clinical sampling, test material administration, and clinical observations). May include minimal animal handling. 

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field 
• Two years’ experience in companion animal medicine or livestock industry, a biological science area, a veterinary technician position, or research experience in an academic institution or the pharmaceutical industry.  
• Ability to work both as a member of a team and independently in a self-directed and self-motivated manner.  
• Skilled in the following competencies: organizing, planning, time management, quality, attention to detail, critical thinking and problem solving. 
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.  
• Competence with Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams) and remote communication tools (Zoom, etc.). 

Preferred Qualifications:   

• Experience and interest in working with companion animals, including horses. 
• Previous experience in a research environment and/or prior experience in research/product development in the animal health industry.
• Understanding of Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practices. 
• Experience conducting/monitoring studies to Good Clinical Practice and/or Good Laboratory Practice standards. 
• Previous experience in the preparation of regulatory submissions. 
• Competence with electronic data capture and/or eClinical software. 

Additional Information

• Travel: approximately 10 – 25% on an annual basis.  Variable, depending upon project status. Travel involves visitation of CRO sites and managing study start up, vaccinations and close-out. 

• Position is full-time, Monday-Friday, first shift 8AM-5PM. Candidates currently living in a commutable distance to Kalamazoo, MI are encouraged to apply.

• Excellent full time benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, dental, and vision options

• Life and disability insurance

• 401(k) with company match

• Paid vacation and holidays
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Eurofins is a M/F, Disabled, and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.