Lab Analyst - QC Team

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 organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation 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:

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 performing Quality Control laboratory testing to ensure products are accurate, stable and safe from manufacturing to finished product. This work is performed within a Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)/Good Lab Practices (GLP) environment following current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP), ISO and company’s SOPs.

• Perform method development, method validation and/or transfer activities of analytical methods. Techniques include: (U)HPLC, FTIR, Endotoxin, Dissolution, Karl Fisher, Conductivity, Osmometer, liquid sampler, Disintegration, Visible inspection, and Appearance.

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

• Perform peer review of technical documents for accuracy, thoroughness and regulatory compliance.

• Perform glassware washing, reagents and solutions preparation, and general laboratory cleaning.

• Responsible for inspection, release and destruction of production materials, components, and chemicals to manufacturing facility; including intermediates.

• Responsible for sampling Raw Materials in an ISO Classified environment; including preparation and shipment of samples to the required laboratories.

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

• Has a thorough understanding and complies with GxP and other appropriate regulations  Identifies and reports irregularities identified with any aspects of work

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

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, medicinal chemistry, pharmaceutical science or closely related science with 1+ years related experience in a controlled GMP facility

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) is desirable.

• Proficiency with any or all HPLC, Karl Fisher, endotoxin testing, sub-visible particle, pH testing, density testing, liquid sampler, volumetric and micropipettes. 

• Familiar with basic laboratory safety, techniques, equipment, and instruments, such as pH meter, Fume Hoods, Isolator Box, Propane Burners, Stir/Hot Plates.

• Read, write and speak fluent English. 

• Experience with counting colonies on agar plates is desirable but not required.

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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