Lab Analyst I

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

The Role: Lab Analyst I (On-Site, 5 days a week)

The Lab Analyst position is part of the operational team within the bioanalytical laboratory. They ensure the appropriate development, validation and use of analytical methods. Some of the 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.

Responsibilities:

• 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

• In study planning (daily basis)

• Understands the scientific principles behind analysis methods utilized

Additional responsibilities based on experience:

• Comprehensive sample processing with different techniques

• Instrument management and troubleshooting (documentation, maintenance and calibration)

• Takes initiative in process development and writes SOP’s and work instruction

• Solving problems in the analysis process

• Preserving overview of method validation/development and analysis of a single project

• Keeps current and seeks to grow knowledge in analysis field through scientific journals, training, on-line study, etc.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Good knowledge of Bioanalytical Laboratory processes.

• Be very detail-oriented and with few mistakes even when performing routine or repetitive tasks.

• Will apply process and systems to routine sample processing and instrumental analysis.

• Demonstrate application of quality work in routine analytical skills.

• A Laboratory Education and a Science Degree.

• Good Laboratory Skills required, good understanding of basic processes in analytical sample analysis preferred

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) handling biological samples highly preferred.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON 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.

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