Laboratory Support Coordinator
- Portland
- Laboratory
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Office Based
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Laboratory Support Coordinator- Portland OR - on site
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.
Title: Laboratory Support Coordinator
Location: Portland, OR- on site
The Role:
· Assist in the planning, development, implementation and maintenance of data integrity procedures and compliance across a clinical laboratory working with a cross functional group within the organization (Portland, OR; Cambridge, MA; Beijing, China).
· Collaborate with end-users to define data integrity requirements and resolve data integrity issues.
· Qualification of laboratory equipment and associated software.
· Clean and maintain laboratory equipment.
· Identify gaps in compliance across the laboratory in equipment and software qualification.
· Work with multiple departments – Quality assurance, IT, labs
· Track project deliverables using appropriate tools.
· Communication of project progress to key stakeholders and senior management.
· Maintaining and reviewing laboratory equipment records.
· Assist laboratory management with special projects, as needed.
· Act as backup for inventory management procedures
To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
· Previous laboratory experience (clinical / pharma / production / college coursework) or similar environment handling data.
· Strong IT skills and knowledge including MS Excel or similar, LIMs, and laboratory equipment interfacing.
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
· Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to communicate complex data issues
· Attention to detail in performing tasks and maintaining documentation records.
· Standard operating procedure creation including document control system desirable.
· Eagerness to learn new skills and take on tasks in a fast-paced environment, along with a minimum of an Associate's degree. Bachelors 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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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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