Senior Specialist, Lab Startup and Specimen Management

MSD

Senior Specialist executing lab start-up and managing specimen activities across clinical trials. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure successful study activation in a compliant manner.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeRemote • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $106,200 - $167,200 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory start-up activities, specimen management, and compliance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) standards. Proficient in analyzing specimen data and presenting insights effectively.

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Laboratory Start-Up ActivitiesSpecimen ManagementGood Clinical Practice (GCP)Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)Analytical Skills

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Hard Skills

Specimen AnalysisData MonitoringOperational Feasibility ReviewLab Feasibility AssessmentIssue Resolution

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical IndustrySupplier Industry

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Google Cloud Platform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and execute laboratory start-up activities for assigned studies
Review protocols for specimen requirements and operational feasibility
Support or lead lab feasibility assessments
Coordinate central and specialty lab set-up
Monitor specimen data for accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Investigate and resolve sample-related issues with sites, labs, and providers
Ensure all specimen management activities comply with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) and other standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
proven experience in good communication, organizational, and analytical skills
ability to oversee specimen analysis and effectively summarize and present insights
Microsoft office skilled (e.g., excel and power point)
at least one (1) year of laboratory, biopharmaceutical and/or the supplier industry experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days