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:
Develop LC-MS methods for analysis of various modalities in clinically relevant biological fluids and tissues, including: plasma, urine and tumor tissues
Provide internal bioanalytical support for complex method development and troubleshooting
Collaborate cross-functionally with operational teams and clinical teams, as appropriate.
Interact with customers discussing issues that arise during development using supporting data.
To be successful in the role, you will have:
Bachelor’s degree in scientific field with 5-7 years of relevant industry experience
Masters degree in scientific field with 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
Ph.D. in Analytical or Bioanalytical Chemistry with 1-3 years of relevant experience
Additional Preferred Experience:
Relevant experience in industry setting with strong work planning, record keeping, and data analysis skills.
LC-MS instrumentation including triple-quadrupole (required) and high-resolution mass spectrometry (not required, but understanding of theory at a minimum is desired)
Experience with LC-MS based sample extraction approaches including protein precipitation, solid phase extraction, supported liquid extraction and immunoprecipitation methods
Experience with LC-MS based digestion procedures for peptides and proteins
Experience in large molecule bioanalytical analysis including implementation of new techniques (not required, but a general understanding of how ADA can be conducted with LC-MS/MS is desired) and troubleshooting assays.
LC-MS sample preparation workflows for peptide, protein, and oligonucleotide analysis
Immunoprecipitation methods
Familiarity with related systems and applications (LIMS, Watson, Analyst, Sciex MS platforms, Waters UPLC, Agilent UPLC, liquid handlers, Hamilton Star)
Excellent problem-solving skills and initiative
Proficient written and spoken English language skills including effective verbal communication
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.
