Investigator Support Assistant ( Labcorp )

6/9/20262 min read

Roles and Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

  • Provide timely execution of delegated tasks and ongoing operational support to the Global Investigator Support (GIS) department.

  • Maintain patient safety as the top priority in all day-to-day activities and promptly escalate any patient safety concerns.

  • Manage, organize, and ensure timely communication with investigator sites or representatives via email or other approved communication channels, per assigned workflows.

  • Support GIS and GIS Coordinators with administrative activities requested by investigator sites or their representatives.

  • Prepare and deliver airway bills and shipping documentation as requested.

  • Follow up on samples delivered in error and coordinate with appropriate departments until resolution.

  • Communicate Specimen Pending Arrival Reports to investigator sites and request shipment as required.

  • Assist investigator sites with Investigator Portal or Sponsor Portal access, login issues, and related inquiries.

  • Compile and distribute communications to investigator sites regarding new or updated policies and procedures.

  • Support query resolution responsibilities assigned by the Global Investigator Services team.

  • Search, update, and maintain accurate investigator site data within internal systems for follow-up activities.

  • Escalate information received from investigator sites to assigned global coordinators as required.

  • Resolve simple to moderate system-generated or globally assigned hold issues.

  • Investigate and respond to project-related inquiries via email or other approved communication channels.

  • Ensure compliance with departmental procedures, company standards, and regulatory requirements.

  • Document service failures and collaborate with global teams to resolve issues; escalate unresolved matters to management as appropriate.

  • Maintain training records, update training folders, and review SOPs and controlled documents in a timely manner.

  • Track, analyze, and report workflow metrics per management-defined timelines.

  • Participate in continuous learning initiatives and complete onboarding, mandatory corporate, departmental, and compliance trainings.

  • Attend mandatory meetings and participate in ongoing training related to process or system updates.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Essential Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

  • High attention to detail and strong documentation skills

  • Customer-focused approach with a strong emphasis on patient safety

  • Ability to follow defined workflows and standard operating procedures

  • Proficiency in basic computer applications and internal systems

  • Strong problem-solving and escalation judgment

Good to Have Skills

  • Experience supporting clinical research, investigator sites, or laboratory operations

  • Familiarity with shipment coordination, airway bills, and specimen tracking

  • Experience working with portals such as Investigator or Sponsor Portals

  • Exposure to quality, compliance, or service management processes

  • Prior experience in a global or cross-functional support environment

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent education/experience

  • Basic understanding of clinical research and/or operational support functions

  • Ability to communicate effectively in English

  • Willingness to work in a regulated environment with strict compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

  • Prior experience in clinical research support, laboratory services, or healthcare operations

  • Experience working with global stakeholders and investigator sites

  • Familiarity with SOPs, quality documentation, and compliance-driven environments

Additional Job Standards

  • Adherence to company policies, departmental guidelines, and regulatory requirements

  • Commitment to patient safety and quality standards at all times

  • Willingness to engage in continuous learning and process improvement

  • Ability to work effectively within a global team structure

  • Flexibility to support evolving business needs and operational priorities

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