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Medical Technologist II

  1. Dublin
JR127638
  1. Laboratory
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  3. Office Based

About the role

Medical Technologist II - Dublin, Ireland

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.

The Role:

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

Our Medical Technologist in Microbiology will ensure the Central Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. They will work to process, analyze and report results of clinical trial patient samples in our Microbiology Department in the Infectious Disease Laboratory.

Overview of the Role:

  • Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
  • As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
  • 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.
  • Preparation and analysis of microbiological specimens, timely evaluation of results and release of reports.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.
  • Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership.
  • Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

  • BSc degree in Microbiology/Science/Biological Science OR a related Life Science.
  • 3+ years industry/clinical microbiology laboratory experience.
  • Specific experience with Clinical Microbiology, ideally in an accredited testing laboratory environment.
  • In depth experience conducting various microbiological testing techniques, including sample set-up, pathogen culture, gram staining, susceptibility testing and identification.
  • Proficiency in handling lab equipment and microbiological analysers- specific experience in the use of Vitek-2 is advantageous but not necessary. Microscopy experience is desirable.
  • You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.
  •  Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to keep accurate, legible records and recognize the need to handle these records and all other information in line with GCP/GLP/GDP.

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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