Senior Research Scientist - US, Lenexa, KS Office-based- Full-Time
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.
We are currently seeking a Senior Research Scientist to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Senior Research Scientist at ICON, you will play a crucial role in designing, conducting, and analyzing complex clinical research studies. You will leverage your expertise to drive innovative research initiatives, develop scientific protocols, and collaborate across departments to ensure the successful execution of clinical trials that advance new treatments and therapies.
What You Will Be Doing:
Desired Experience (extensive ligand binding experience required)
- Ligand binding assays
- ELISA, ECLIA
- PK, PD, and immunogenicity
- Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson)
- Neutralizing antibody or Flow Cytometry experience is beneficial.
Method Development
- Independently designs and executes experiments for method development.
- Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team.
- Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods.
- Reviews and approves data of other scientists.
- Communicate with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc.
- Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status.
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.
- Mentor and train staff on scientific topics.
- Drive new business by consulting with sponsors on assay requirements for new projects.
- Ability and willingness to travel at least 10% of the time (international and domestic: fly and drive).
Quality and Timely Work Execution
- Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing.
- Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation.
- Has a thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations.
- Develops rugged and economical assays.
- Performs data review of other scientist’s work.
Sample Analysis and Assay Validation
- Provides key assay input to the validation and bioanalysis team(s) to ensure successful execution.
- Provide support to Laboratory Operations staff regarding assay quality, expected results, troubleshooting and data review.
- May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.
Qualifications
- Read, write and speak fluent English.
- BS in Science and 6+ years of experience in a relevant laboratory field.
- MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field and 2+ years of CRO experience.
- Presenter/Publisher in Regulated relevant field preferred.
- The level offered will be dependent on relevant experience and education.
Your Profile:
- PhD or equivalent advanced degree in a scientific discipline such as biology, biostatistics, or epidemiology.
- Extensive experience in clinical research design, data analysis, and interpretation, with a strong publication record.
- Proficiency in statistical software and programming languages used in clinical research.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a commitment to scientific excellence.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
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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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