Clinical Laboratory Lead

Quotient Sciences: Molecule to Cure. Fast.
We accelerate drug development by integrating formulation development, clinical testing, data sciences, and manufacturing into one seamless process. Our proprietary platform,
Translational Pharmaceutics
, shortens timelines by 9–12 months on average.

Arcinova
, our specialist arm in Reading and Alnwick, UK, delivers end-to-end drug substance and early drug product services, including bioanalysis and radiolabeling—streamlining early development from candidate selection to proof of concept.

Why join us?
Because every day counts when bringing new medicines to patients. Our 1,000+ experts across the US, UK, and beyond are united by science, agility, and a culture that turns ideas into impact—fast.

The Role
We are seeking a Clinical Laboratory Lead to oversee the quality and compliance of laboratory processing for clinical studies. You will ensure accurate data collection in line with ICH-GCP, study protocols, and lab manuals, while maintaining subject safety at all times.This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in advancing healthcare while supporting a collaborative and dynamic team.

Main Tasks And Responsibilities

• Provides encouragement, support, positive reinforcement to laboratory technicians
• Oversees sample labelling, processing and shipping duties as required
• Ensures lab set up and cleaning duties are performed on a daily, weekly and monthly basis
• Processes biological samples as per lab manual when required
• Attends all pre-study meetings, including SIVs and protocol trainings for assigned studies
• Reviews/Approves lab manual prior to the start of a study
• Ensures sample shipments are organized and sent to clients as per the lab manual and study timeline
• Ensures sample shipment checklists and sample manifests are generated and reviewed for all sample shipments
• Performs sample processing checks on all studies to ensure compliance with lab manual and SOPs
• Ensures the QC of laboratory source data and performs QC as necessary
• Works in a safe and responsible manner at all times
• Reviews protocol specimen processing requirements and ensures that an adequate inventory of necessary supplies are available or ordered and delivered prior to study start and throughout study conduct
• Reviews/approves specimen labels prior to tube preparation
• Ensures collection tubes and freezer vials are properly labelled and set up prior to scheduled sample collection
• Processes samples and assists with laboratory duties as needed
• Assists with SOP reviews and edits
• Works with Data Entry team to resolve discrepancies/queries noted during lab tracking or monitoring visits
• Assists with training of new laboratory staff and ensures lab staff are fully trained and signed off in the relevant SOP/competency and protocols before working unsupervised or on a study
• May serve as a back up to the Clinical Laboratory Manager when required

The Candidate

• Laboratory / Sample processing experience essential
• Education or equivalent experience in a science, health or customer related field
• Supervisory experience preferred

Application Requirements
When applying for a position with Quotient Sciences to be able to work in our organization you must be aged 18 years or over and not have been debarred by the FDA. If you indicate you are under the age of 18 or have been debarred then your application will be automatically declined.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Quotient Sciences are advocates for positive change and conscious inclusion. We strive to create a diverse Quotient workforce and develop a workplace culture that provides a sense of acceptance for every person within our organization. As a global employer, we recognize the value in having an organization that is a true reflection and representation of our society today.

Specifically we will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, partnership status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, veteran or military status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, caregiver status, unemployment status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws.

This applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.