Principal Scientist

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.

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centers around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.

• As a member of staff, the employee I 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.
• Travel (approximately 1%) domestic and/or international.
• Perform Bioanalytical method development and method validation for the quantification of NCE, NBE and Biomarkers in tissues and biological fluids. Key experience in ELISA, MSD (ECLA), ELLA, and Gyros Lab preferred.
• Prepare Bioanalytical method documents.
• May manage analytical studies and act as scientific consultant to clients, and internal scientific consultant within Icon.
• Prepare analysis plans suitable to the clients needs and obtain client approval of these.
• Work with analytical teams to ensure that study plans and validation plans, as appropriate are complied with.
• Identify changes to scope of work and notify contracts of need for change order.
• Review all data in accordance with direction documents and ensureresults are documented accurately, completely and compliant with GLP/GCP regulations and SOPs .
• Document all work and results accurately, completely and compliant with GXP regulations and SOP's.
• Generate high quality analytical results. Ensure smooth transfer of data to PI's and participate in evaluation and interpretation of data.
• Lead investigations of instrumental and procedural problems.
• Evaluate new equipment or technologies and make recommendations to management on utility for the laboratory and business.
• Approve release of method development and non-GXP data
• Check and verify laboratory notebooks and other analytical data as required.
• Author SOPs as needed. Maintain awareness of and adherence to all current SOPs.
• All other duties as needed.

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor degree with 6+ years, Masters with 4+ years, or PhD with 2+ years in a relevant field.

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.