Research Assistant
- San Antonio
- ICON Full Service & Corporate Support
- Early Phase Services
- Office Based
About the role
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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 center 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.
• Travel (approximately 0%) domestic and/or international.
• Responsible for executing clinical trial activities.
• Responsible for clarifying any clinical trial related issues to ensure proper execution of clinical trial.
• Collection of Pharmacokinetic specimens.
• Apply all IEP CRU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) applicable to job duties.
• Familiarize and understand protocol requirements.
• Participate in all internal and external clinical trial meetings, as appropriate.
• Quality checks all completed source documents to ensure accuracy, legibility and completion of all data points.
• Ensure the collection of data and dataflow through the QC process (e.g. completion of internal queries).
• Participate in the QC execution and review of study documents (e.g. source documents, informed consents).
• Collection and transport of laboratory specimens (e.g. blood and urine).
• Ensure proper use of all medical equipment and supplies.
• Proper disposal of bio-hazardous waste.
• Participate in all clinical trial meetings and trainings as warranted.
• Give report to incoming research assistants.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations (e.g. OSHA, FDA, etc.).
• Follow any reasonable directive.
• To undertake other reasonably related duties as may be assigned from time to time
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.
Impactful work. Meaningful careers. Quality rewards.
At ICON, our employees are our greatest strength. That’s why we are committed to empowering you to live your best life, both inside and outside of work. Whether your ambition is lead a global team, become a deep scientific or technical expert, work in-house with our customers or gain experience in a variety of different ICON functions, we will support you in realising your full potential. See all locations Learn more about Our Culture at ICON
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