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$108 - $200/hr

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$200K - $260K/yr

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$128K - $147K/yr

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Palo Alto, CA · Hybrid

$134K - $155K/yr

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Princeton, NJ · On-site

$80K - $120K/yr

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$90 - $130/hr

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How much do weekend clinical scientist jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for weekend clinical scientist in the United States is $54.75, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $40.14 and $68.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a weekend clinical scientist?

Weekend Clinical Scientists are laboratory professionals who work primarily on weekends to perform diagnostic tests, analyze samples, and provide critical data for patient care. They are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of test results, often working in hospitals or clinical laboratories. Their role is crucial in supporting continuous healthcare services, especially during non-traditional working hours when regular staff may be limited. Weekend Clinical Scientists may work independently or as part of a team, handling urgent cases and maintaining laboratory operations over the weekend.

What skills and qualifications are needed to thrive as a weekend clinical scientist?

To thrive as a Weekend Clinical Scientist, you need a degree in biomedical science or a related field, registration with a relevant professional body (such as HCPC in the UK), and a thorough understanding of laboratory procedures. Familiarity with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), diagnostic analyzers, and quality control protocols is typically required. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate results clearly under time constraints are vital soft skills. These competencies ensure accurate, timely diagnostics and reliable lab operations during critical weekend shifts when staffing may be limited.

How does working as a weekend clinical scientist impact work-life balance and team collaboration?

As a Weekend Clinical Scientist, you typically work during non-traditional hours, which can offer flexibility for those seeking to balance other commitments during the week. Team collaboration often relies on effective handovers and clear communication with weekday staff to ensure continuity of care and laboratory operations. While you may work more independently during weekends, you’ll still interact with other clinical staff and may be responsible for troubleshooting urgent cases. This role can provide valuable experience in decision-making and autonomy, and may pave the way for advancement into senior or specialized clinical scientist positions.

What is the difference between Weekend Clinical Scientist vs Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician?

AspectWeekend Clinical ScientistWeekend Medical Laboratory Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in clinical science, biomedical science, or related field; certification may be preferredRequires a diploma or associate degree in medical laboratory technology; certification often required
Work EnvironmentHospitals, diagnostic labs, research facilities during weekendsLaboratories, hospitals, clinics during weekends
Employer & IndustryHealthcare providers, diagnostic labs, research institutionsHospitals, diagnostic labs, healthcare facilities
Common Search & ComparisonWeekend Clinical Scientist vs Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician

The Weekend Clinical Scientist and Weekend Medical Laboratory Technician roles both operate in healthcare and diagnostic environments during weekends. The Clinical Scientist typically holds a higher degree and may be involved in interpreting results and research, while the Laboratory Technician focuses on sample processing and testing. Both roles are essential for weekend lab operations, but they differ in responsibilities and required qualifications.

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Infographic showing various Weekend Clinical Scientist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 7% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $113,877 per year, or $54.7 per hour.

Clinical Scientist/Senior Clinical Scientist, Cronos

IQVIA

Durham, NC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 11 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Conduct protocol reviews and develop rater training materials.

  • Perform Quality Control reviews of clinician work and clinical trial site data, providing feedback and determining required interventions.

  • Support clinical activities by executing data preparation, analysis, and communicating clinical metrics to leadership.


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Job description

Overview

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences and healthcare industries. Powered by IQVIA Connected Intelligence, the company brings together highquality healthcare data, healthcaregrade AI, advanced analytics, and deep domain expertise to help customers accelerate innovation, improve patient outcomes, and advance population health worldwide. With a global workforce operating across more than 100 countries, IQVIA is committed to driving smarter healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

Cronos is IQVIA's global clinical outcome assessment and rater services business within the PatientCentered Solutions and Connected Technologies (PACT) business, providing scientifically rigorous rater training, certification, monitoring, and data quality oversight to improve endpoint reliability in clinical trials. Cronos combines deep clinical and scientific expertise with advanced clinical analytics, proprietary technology platforms and scalable global delivery models to support a broad range of therapeutic areas, partnering flexibly with sponsors, IQVIA CRO teams, and external CROs to reduce variability, prevent measurement risk, and enable more conclusive clinical research outcomes.

To support our clients and uphold the strong reputation Cronos has built for scientific rigor and delivery excellence, we are committed to recruiting, developing, and supporting driven individuals with a combination of clinical, operational, and problemsolving skills relevant to clinical outcome assessment and rater services. Joining Cronos offers a rewarding and progressive career in patientfocused clinical research, with opportunities to work on complex, highimpact studies across multiple geographies. Team members play a handson role in shaping, delivering, and continuously improving solutions that enhance data quality and endpoint reliability. We operate in a truly global, collaborative, and inclusive environment that emphasizes learning, professional growth, and shared success.

Role & Responsibilities

The Cronos Clinical Science team provides scientific oversight and expertise to ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of clinical outcome assessment data in global clinical trials. The team supports rater training and calibration, reviews assessment data, identifies and addresses measurement risk, and partners closely with Study Operations and Technology to promote standardized administration, regulatory compliance, and highquality endpoints across studies.

As a Clinical Scientist/Senior Clinical Scientist in the Cronos Clinical Science team, your responsibilities will include:

  • Attend sponsor meetings, as required.

  • Conduct protocol review.

  • Contribute to the development of rater training methodology.

  • Develop rater training materials, as assigned.

  • Conduct Quality Control reviews of clinician workon assigned studies.

  • Provide feedback to clinical trial raters via calls and/or emails.

  • Conduct reviews of clinical trial site data and make determinations regarding required interventions, in consultation with Clinical Managers/Directors as needed.

  • Assistwith creation of slides indicating issues and trends identified in study data.

  • May serve as the primary clinical representative for sponsor interactions.

  • Assistwith development of intervention methodologies and supporting materials.

  • Coordinate with Clinical Leadership and staff, as appropriate, to identify, track, and update clinical deliverables.

  • Communicate directly with external vendors/clients, as required.

  • May contribute to the development of Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions, under the guidance of Clinical Leadership.

  • Support Clinical activities, ensuring appropriate execution and tracking of activities related to the service/product.

  • Effectively communicate Clinical Department and assigned service/product metrics to Clinical Leadership.

  • Execute data preparation activities-including cleaning, transformation, and validation-and perform data analytics tasks appropriate to experience level.

  • Utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint) and SharePoint proficiently in execution of job tasks.

  • Other duties as assigned.

About You


Candidates interested in joining the teamshould have:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Proven problem-solving skills.

  • A self-starting mind-set with excellent team-based interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently with the full spectrum of our people.

  • Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

  • Ability to build strong business relationships and influence with key stakeholders at all levels within the business.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (intermediate).

  • Ability to rapidly assimilate multiple types of information from a variety of sources for effective decision making.

  • Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical/technical writing skills.

  • Excellent attention and accuracy with details.

  • Ability to confidently communicate with and effectively present information to internal team.

  • Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple tasks and projects.

  • Strong individual initiative.

  • Strong organizing skills.

  • Strong commitment to quality.

  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of a Master's degree (MA/MS) in Psychology, Counseling, Psychiatric, Nursing or Social Work, or equivalent; PhD preferred

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience with psychiatric populations (e.g., schizophrenia, major depressive disorder) and/or neuropsychiatric populations (e.g., Alzheimer's Dementia).

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience administering psychiatric assessments, ratings scales and/or structured clinical interviews.

  • Previous experience working with central nervous system (CNS) trials preferred.

  • Advanced English proficiency.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $68,300.00 - $170,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

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At IQVIA, we are passionate about helping customers and partners improve results and patient outcomes. Everything we do contributes to this vision for creating a healthier world. In today’s healthcare environment, it’s not only about how much data, information, and technology you have at your fingertips – it’s what you do with it. IQVIA is focused on making intelligent connections for customers across the entire healthcare ecosystem to help you drive healthcare forward. Whether that means partnering with novel technology companies to boost patient engagement, leveraging AI & machine learning to accelerate results, or using decentralized trials to reach the right patients wherever they are – we are always looking for smarter ways to move you forward.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Durham, NC, US