Lab Analyst II

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:

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 instructions

• Trains/Mentors Level 1 and 2 Lab Analyst (experience minimum 1 year)

• 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:

• Strong 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.

• Strong Laboratory Skills required, gounderstanding of 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.
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