Production Technologist I

Production Technologist - Full Time, Monday - Friday - Portland, OR

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.

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.

The Production Technologist I is responsible for producing, testing, and packaging biological reagents and laboratory solutions by following and maintaining detailed written procedures. The Production Technologist I is responsible for adhering to Production protocols, QMS related procedures and activities, and support of inter-departmental objectives. This is a full time opportunity located in Portland, Oregon with a Monday - Friday first shift schedule.

Job Description

• Accurately follow detailed instructions for the production of biological reagents and kits as outlined in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies, procedures, and work instructions 

• Formulate, culture, evaluate, aliquot, label, package, and test reagents.

• Execute production protocols to produce products within specifications 

• Provide peer review on Production related document revisions.  Initiate such revisions as appropriate.

• Complete production work orders on schedule under the direction of Production Management

• Create and accurately maintain production-related documents and records for production and quality assurance

• Monitor supplies of raw materials related to production activities, and report inventory needs to Production management, as appropriate

• Perform qualification, and in-process production tests

• Familiar with company procedures regarding change notice processes, and initiate action when discrepancies are identified 

• Maintain test equipment used in production processes, as appropriate

• Follow company procedures for non-conforming products, returned goods, and other defective material, completing reports and advisories 

• Assist research and development in the testing of new products if needed 

• Follow all safety procedures and requirements 

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

Requirements

• Minimum 1 years of work experience in a laboratory, production, manufacturing setting.

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field of study like Molecular Biology, Chemistry or other scientific degrees, OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

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.

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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