Medical Technologist I

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:
• Perform genetic and molecular biology laboratory procedures involving traditional techniques such as PBMC, isolation of DNA and RNA, PCR, RT-PCR, Real-Time PCR, and other molecular techniques (knowledge of Illumina MiseqDx NGS and Luminex 200 are strongly desired)
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures; maintain laboratory automation equipment per established operating procedures.
• Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
• Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
• Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.

What you need:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem solving skills.

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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