Forest Pond Associates, Inc. Junior Associate Bellefonte, PA · Remote · Contractor Company website

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Forest Pond Associates is a consulting firm that provides technology, data, and operational support to government and life sciences organizations. We help clients address complex challenges through practical expertise, thoughtful collaboration, and hands-on delivery. Our work includes supporting secure, reliable systems and helping teams strengthen the processes and capabilities they depend on.

Junior Associate – Clinical Data & Informatics

About Forest Pond Associates

Forest Pond Associates is a small, agile consulting firm serving clients in life sciences, government, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors, delivering innovative and data-informed solutions that support clinical research and public health.

Position Summary

We are seeking a flexible, motivated Junior Associate to support our clinical data and informatics work across a range of projects. In this role you’ll work collaboratively in a dynamic consulting environment where priorities can shift quickly, and you’ll gain exposure to diverse solutions for government and life sciences customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with clinical data operations and informatics activities supporting government and industry clients.
• Support configuration, testing, and maintenance of systems such as Electronic Data Capture (EDC), eSource, and Quality Management Systems (QMS).
• Perform data quality checks, documentation, user support, and basic system administration.
• Contribute to project documentation, SOPs, training materials, and client deliverables.
• Adapt to changing project priorities and contribute to team problem-solving in a fast-paced consulting setting.
• Provide administrative support for project execution, tracking, and reporting.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Some exposure to clinical data systems, health informatics, or related technical tools (EDC, eSource, QMS etc).
• Comfortable learning new technologies and applying them to real-world client needs.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to handle shifting priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative skills.
• Formal degree in scientific area (i.e. BS or MS)

Work Arrangement

• Remote, with a preference for candidates located in Pennsylvania (especially outside major metropolitan areas).
• Contract (1099) with the potential to convert to a full-time W2 role offering a robust benefits package.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience and scope of responsibilities.