Lab Analyst II

Lab Analyst II - Bioanalytical LC-MS, Full time w/ benefits, Lenexa, Kansas (KS)

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.

Looking to grow your career in support of real scientific advancements that bring new medicine to patients? Our bioanalytical teams in the Kansas City area are growing! Join a culture that values you for your attitude, not just your experience.

What You Will Do:

The Lab Analyst II will join our diverse and dynamic bioanalytical, LC-MS team. As a Lab Analyst II you will be responsible for the complete preparation and analysis of biological samples. You will analyze complex data sets, interpret results, and collaborate with senior analysts and peers to achieve project goals. Your role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our laboratory’s data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.  

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Perform assays on bioanalytical samples for pharmaceutical and chemical companies.
• Perform LC-MS assays for the routine batch analysis of bioanalytical samples involving simple to complex analytical techniques.
• Work in compliance with Study Plans and validation plans and all relevant SOPs.
• Operate general laboratory equipment and instrumentation systems and utilize automated data collection/reporting systems
• Ensure smooth transfer of data to PIs and participate in evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Train junior analysts on Techniques and procedures.
• Responsible for preparing buffers and solutions on a daily basis and enter into laboratory notebook or database system
• Review results generated using various techniques for bioanalysis and method validation.

Your Profile:

You will bring relevant scientific operations experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
• 3+ years of industry academic experience in LCMS and sample preparation
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail, and willingness to learn analytical chemistry and LC-MS/MS workflows.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and compliance.

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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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