Lab Analyst I

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The role:

Part of the operational team within the bioanalytical or clinical laboratory. Ensures the appropriate development, validation and use of analytical methods. Daily tasks may involve maintenance of equipment, calibration, processing samples and injecting on instruments. This role is also a part of a team responsible for quality control within the laboratory processes and supporting the reporting of data from the studies.

Working hours 08:00am -16:30pm, Mon-Fri, unregular weekend duty, no evening of night duties.

36-40 hours per week.

Role responsibilities:

• Primary processing clinical safety samples

• Primary processing of PK samples

• Shipment of samples

• Analysis of PCR, drug tests and some specific protocol related tests.

• Monitoring of alarm system (REES) for sample storage.

• Working with LIMS.

• Routine sample processing with different techniques

• Interpreting and data processing/reporting results and approve or reject sample analysis

• Identifying deviations and performing investigation under supervision of a lab analyst level 3 or higher

• Performs (peer) data review for quality control

• Has a thorough understanding and complies with GxP and other appropriate regulations

• Identifies and reports irregularities identified with any aspects of work

• Economically utilizes materials in operation of daily tasks

• Ensures on-time task completion to support the overall goal of on-time study completion

• Assists in the organization and housekeeping of the laboratory Training lab analyst level 1 (before a level 1 lab analyst can train, the lab analyst needs to have minimum 1 year of experience)

• In study planning (daily basis)

• Understands the scientific principles behind analysis methods utilized

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.