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.
The Role:
The Scientist is a part of the Laboratory Science Department. The department monitors the technical and scientific level of the laboratory and is
responsible for the design, supervision, execution and reporting of laboratory research projects. A Scientist’s primary function is development of
methods. They may also assist in the coordination of scientific aspects of validations and laboratory projects depending on their level.
Responsibilities:
Sample Analysis and Assay Validation
Provides key assay input to the research project and assay validation to ensure successful execution
Assay troubleshooting
May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.
Method Development
Develops assays independently but with team interaction
Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team so that they can be broadly implemented.
Mentoring of more junior scientists and advising operation on developed methods.
Reviews and approves data of other scientists.
Communicates with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc.
Utilizes standard approach for method development
Communicates and/or participates in communication with clients regarding project status.
Develops assays independently but with team interaction
Scientific
Maintain knowledge and skill in all techniques where you perform your work.
Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service.
Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager
Promotes ICON utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles.
Perform R&D projects
Training of technicians on technical aspects
Quality and Timely Work Execution
Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing.
Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation.
Develops and communicates an accurate estimate of time frame for project completion.
Has a thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations
Develops rugged and economical assays
Performs data review of other scientists work.
Mentor and train staff on scientific topics.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Knowledge & Skills
Complete understanding and application of ICON's method development approach.
Demonstrated advanced application of science of method development.
Provides solutions to difficult method development issues.
Solutions are thorough, practical and consistent with ICON’s objectives.
Recommends and implements enhancements to method development processes.
Qualifications
Read, write and speak fluent English; fluent in home country language required.
3-5 years as a Scientist in a relevant Laboratory
BS + 5 years of experience PhD with applicable research in a relevant Scientific field preferred.
Presenter/Publisher in Regulated relevant Field preferred
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.
