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Medical Technologist II - (Infectious Diseases)

  1. Dublin
JR100411
  1. Laboratory
  2. ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
  3. Office Based

About the role

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ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Medical Technologist II to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location.

The Role:
 

Job Title: Medical Technologist II (Infectious Diseases)

Location: Ireland, Dublin 18

  • Perform processing and analysis of clinical specimens in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures. These should be processed within agreed turnaround times.
  • Perform Enzyme Immunoassay (ELISA) Laboratory testing procedures both traditional ELISA and automated ELISA methods. 
  • Perform Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing on automated Instruments. 
  • Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
  • Perform necessary equipment checks, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
  • Participate and manage the validation of new assays being introduced into the department.
  • Accepts direction and instructions from the Laboratory Manager / Senior Scientist and assists in overseeing work performed by staff in the Laboratory department.
  • Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
  • Assists with responding to Queries and Quality issues, participates in the validation of new Procedures, writing and maintaining SOPs and related quality documents.
  • Responsible for training new employees in the section as well as maintaining training files.
  • Participate in the External Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
  • Notify Laboratory Manager / Senior Scientist of discrepancies and records of corrective action taken.
  • Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently, efficiently, and part of a team are essential.

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

  • Bachelors’ degree in Medical Technology, Immunology, Biomedical Science OR a related Life Science with 3 - 5 years Laboratory experience.
  • A postgraduate qualification such as FIBMS/FAMLS/ASCP or MSc while highly desirable is not essential.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory, and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently and good attention to detail.
  • Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience with Validation of new assays will be advantageous.
  • Familiar with the operation of laboratory equipment with a demonstrated ability to check that equipment is functioning within its specifications and to respond appropriately to abnormalities.
  • Ability to work in accordance with standard operating procedures.
  • 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.
  • Demonstrates a high level of personal accountability, integrity, and ethical behaviour with a responsible and mature approach to work duties.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture – one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs.  In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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, colour, 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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