Medical Technologist I

Medical Technologist - 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.

Medical Technologist-Portland, OR- onsite

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced CLIA and CAP certified laboratory for a leading global provider of outsourced services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries. Our Medical Technologists ensure the Molecular Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. Perform general technical assignments, sample extraction, and testing for the Molecular Laboratory in accordance with standard operating procedures and quality standards. 

Duties of the Medical Technologist include:

• Performing quality sample nucleic acid extractions using manual, automated, and semi-automated methods per standard operating procedures and in accordance with Good Laboratory Practices.
• Performing high complexity molecular testing, including but not limited to RT-qPCR, qPCR, Sanger Sequencing, and ddPCR methods, per standard operating procedures and in accordance with Good Laboratory Practice.
• Analyzing clinical testing data, validating test results through correlation with test parameters, and results reporting per study guidelines.
• Performing critical quality control procedures to ensure accuracy of clinical data.
• Verifying and ensuring specimen integrity and continuity throughout all testing steps.
• Clinical sample storage in accordance with current written procedures and on on-the-job training practices.
• Ensuring reagents are prepared, stored, and used in a manner suitable to the task performed, and maintaining proper documentation as to ensure quality records.
• Completing all paperwork and maintaining quality records in accordance with Good Documentation Practices.
• Adhering to all written internal and external quality control procedures.
• Training newer laboratory technologists in the use of proper techniques and procedures related to Good Laboratory Practices.
• Working independently and as a member of a dynamic, cohesive team.
• Experience and competency with Word and Excel applications.
• Maintaining a “Own It” mentality by recognizing and acknowledging mistakes with an emphasis on immediately bringing any suspected issue to laboratory management’s attention.
• Responding to queries regarding quality issues and participating in root cause analysis investigations as directed by the laboratory management team.
• Assisting with the evaluation and validation of new testing methods, as requested.
• Participating in, and maintaining, Continuous Education requirements.
• Recognizing the importance of clinical specimens and maintaining a strong commitment to quality while working with efficiency.
• Conducting all other tasks relevant to the general running of the molecular laboratory, as assigned.

What you need: 

• BSc or BA: Biology, Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biomedical Sciences or MLS.
• 2+ years of full-time laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical setting.
• 2+ years manual nucleic acid extraction and pipetting experience.
• At least one year of experience executing molecular tests.  
• Experience working with a Laboratory Information System.
• Experience working with clinical specimens. For example, whole blood, PBMC, Plasma.
• ASCP certification preferred but not required.

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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, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. Our rich diversity makes us more innovative which helps us better serve our people, patients, customers, and our communities. We're proud of our diverse workforce and the work we’ve done to become a more inclusive organisation. 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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