Medical Technologist II

ICON; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization with a global footprint in Ireland. The Medical Technologist II role focuses on processing and reporting clinical trial samples in a Clinical Chemistry lab, maintaining quality control and documenting results.

The candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science and have 3+ years in a Clinical Chemistry setting, with excellent communication, multitasking, and leadership potential in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience in a Clinical Chemistry laboratory.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to multitask, and lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Process, analyse and report results of clinical trial patient samples.
• Maintain QC documents and ensure accuracy of tests performed.
• Perform equipment checks, maintenance and quality control per procedures.
• Review test requests for errors and ensure patient identification accuracy.
• Participate in proficiency testing and document results.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Tools

Clinical Chemistry analyzers

Laboratory information systems (LIS)

Job description

Medical Technologist II, Ireland

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.

The Role

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device industries.

Our Medical Technologist will ensure the Central Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. They will work to process, analyse and report results of clinical trial patient samples in our Clinical Chemistry Laboratories.

Overview of the Role:

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre 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.
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures; maintain laboratory automation equipment per established operating procedures.
• Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
• Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory's Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
• Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.
• Help maintain commonly used equipment and resolve minor equipment problems. Troubleshoot instrument related issues as they occur.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership.
• Strong creative thinking and problem solving skills

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:

• You will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
• 3+ years experience working in a Clinical Chemistry laboratory.
• You will need strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential, ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem solving skills.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development. At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future. ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.

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.

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.