Scientist - Clinical Research jobs in California

The Biosample Operations Manager oversees activities of collection, delivery and assay of biosamples including Biomarkers, PK and PD within clinical studies.  They delegate tasks, establishes workflows and timelines for analytical needs to support corporate goals and to ensure biosample process consistency across all clinical studies within their respective projects and manages sample logistics from patient to data. 

In this role you collaborate with Translational Science Strategist and stakeholders of all levels to ensure sample management consistency and appropriate delivery and completion of tasks

Requirements for the Role

• Excellent communication skills and ability to consistently keep track of all tasks
• Maintain professional demeanor under stressful situations
• Must be very diligent and extremely organized
• Proven record of successfully managing multiple competing priorities
• Self-motivated and a quick learner who’s able to take on tasks with minimal direction
• Must have strong research and clinical background
• Proven clinical development experience working in teams running clinical studies, monitoring clinical studies or experience of working in clinical studies at an investigator site
• Clinical or biological laboratory experience with evidence of involvement in the processing and/or analysis of biological samples
• Proven critical reasoning skills including the identification and resolution of complex problems
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Education/ Training

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or relevant areas of study and a minimum of 2 years working experience in the biotech/pharma industry

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $111,444 to $167,167. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. 

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.