Laboratory Manager (Immunoassay)

At ICON, it's our people that set us apart.

As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn't mean you can't have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry. Are you one of them?

The Laboratory Manager will be responsible for designing, developing and conducting a variety of cell-based screening assays including neutralizing antibody assays. Work closely with customers to assist in the transfer, development and validation of these types of assays in a GxP-compliant manner.

The role

• Proven experience with immunological methods.
• Established capability at developing and validating cell based assays for cell function, neutralization or potency in the CRO/Pharma or Biotech industry is required.
• Provides technical oversight including atypical results investigations, technology transfer studies, and new method evaluations.
• Ability to oversee subordinates and interact with a diverse team of scientists.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and prioritize projects efficiently.
• Good organizational skills and experience in the establishment and oversight of contracts.
• Facilitates a proactive management approach, with open communication lines.
• Assures good documentation and up to date training of the testing laboratory staff. Assure practices are consistent with industry standards, including GLPs and Committee for Harmonization (ICH) for Good Laboratory Practices.

What you need

• Bachelors or Masters Degree with 3-5 years of experience in a regulated laboratory is preferred.
• Requires an understanding of one of more of the following: molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology, cell biology and/or immunology.
• Good communication skills are required.
• Experience with software for data analysis or other statistical analysis software is considered essential.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Why join us?

Ongoing development is vital to us, and as a Laboratory Manager you will have the opportunity to progress your career, with the potential to move into other related areas to enhance your skill set. Our benefits package is competitive, our scope is international and we genuinely care about our people and their success.

ICON is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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