Clinical Laboratory Technician (PRN)

Clinical Laboratory Technician (PRN)

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development.

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join our diverse and dynamic team. Are you interested in assisting in the day-to-day activities of the analytical laboratory including responsibility for performing assays on samples for pharmaceutical and chemical companies?

Overview of the role:

Title: Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Part-Time/PRN

Location: On-Site San Antonio TX USA

What You Will Be Doing:

• Under general supervision, Performs and reports routine and special laboratory tests on clinical trial specimens to aid in subject safety and in accordance to protocol requirements.
• Detect abnormalities as indicated in protocol.
• Performs specimen processing and testing independently to include waived and moderate complexity testing. Analyzes test results and assumes accountability for accuracy.
• Operates, maintains, and troubleshoots laboratory instrumentation and equipment and makes minor repairs as necessary and knows when to notify lab management.
• Understands, performs, and practices quality control management to include running controls, evaluating data, documentation of data, and taking corrective action as required. Communicates any relevant QC information to Supervisor or Manager.
• Must cross-train to other laboratory sections as needed.
• Calculates, enters, and/or verifies results of laboratory procedures.
• Utilizes the Laboratory Information System and eSource system.
• Provides notification and documentation of critical laboratory values obtained to Principal Investigator.
• Participates in the evaluation, development, and implementation of new or updated testing procedures and protocols.
• Demonstrates competence to perform laboratory testing.
• Demonstrates adherence to ICON Own It Values based on Integrity, Inclusion, Agility, Collaboration.
• Must complete all required compliance and regulatory tasks and follow all applicable policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Your Profile:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in medical laboratory science.
• Clinical Lab Scientist license as required by state (ASCP. AMT, etc.).
• Minimum 2 years related experience.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

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What ICON can offer you:
Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements
• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialized professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
• Life assurance
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidized travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please let us know or submit a request here

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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