Medical Technologist II

ICON Clinical Research; Ireland; On-site; EUR 44,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Annual leave entitlements

Life assurance

Retirement planning options

Global Employee Assistance Programme (

LifeWorks

Job summary

ICON plc in Dublin, Ireland, is seeking a Medical Technologist II to join the Central Laboratory and Flow Cytometry Department, ensuring testing of clinical trial samples and reporting results in line with quality standards and SOPs.

You will work with a diverse team, apply strong interpersonal and communication skills, and contribute to process improvements, maintaining accurate documentation and adherence to GLP/GCP expectations in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or Life Sciences.
• 1+ years' experience in a Flow cytometry laboratory.
• Experience with CTC analysis, PBMC isolation and DNA extraction is desirable but not required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Test clinical trial samples for flow cytometry assays.
• Adhere to ICON's Quality Control SOPs and document results accurately.
• Perform equipment checks, maintenance, and QC per guidelines.
• Review test requests for errors and ensure patient identification accuracy.
• Participate in proficiency testing and maintain assay tracking records.
• Support process improvements and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Laboratory operations

Multitasking

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or Life Sciences

Tools

Central Laboratory equipment

Flow Cytometry instruments

Job description

Medical Technologist II

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.

Ireland, Dublin

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.

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, Flow Cytometry Department is meeting the highest quality standards. They will work to process, analyse and report results of clinical trial patient samples in our Flow Cytometry Laboratories.

Overview of the Role

• Experienced Flow Cytometry Operator will test clinical trial samples for flow cytometry assays.
• 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

• A bachelor's degree in medical laboratory science or equivalent Life Sciences.
• 1+ years' experience working in a Flow cytometry laboratory.
• Experience in CTC analysis, PBMC isolation and DNA extraction is desirable but not required.
• 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 quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

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 Flow Cytometry Laboratories.

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.

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.

• 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.

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.

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