Lab Analyst I

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Job summary

ICON plc in Lenexa, KS is seeking a Lab Analyst I for an on-site role (Tuesday–Saturday, 10am–7pm). You will work within a biomedical laboratory ensuring analytical method development, validation, and routine operation with strong emphasis on quality control and data integrity.

The position requires a science degree and experience in a regulated lab environment, with opportunities to advance in a dynamic, team-focused setting at ICON.

Qualifications

• A Laboratory Education and a Science Degree are required.
• Experience in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) handling biological samples is highly preferred.
• Attention to detail with minimal errors in routine tasks.

Responsibilities

• Route sample processing with different techniques.
• Interpret and report results, approve or reject sample analyses.
• Perform data review for quality control.
• Maintain instrument calibration and troubleshooting.
• Support on-time study completion and laboratory housekeeping.

Skills

Bioanalytical lab processes

Detail oriented

Laboratory data interpretation

Quality control

Education

Science degree

Tools

Instrument calibration

GxP compliance

Job description

Lab Analyst 1 - Lenexa, KS (Tuesday-Saturday) 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.

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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization 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: Lab Analyst I (On-Site) - Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm

The Lab Analyst position is part of the operational team within the biomedical laboratory. They ensure the appropriate development, validation and use of analytical methods. Some of the daily tasks may involve maintenance of equipment, calibration, processing samples and injection on instruments. This role is also a part of a team responsible for quality control within the laboratory processes and supporting the reporting of data from the studies.

Responsibilities:

• Route sample processing with different techniques

• Interpreting and data processing/reporting results and approve or reject sample analysis

• Identifying deviations and performing investigation under supervision of a lab analyst level 3 or higher

• Performs (per) data review for quality control

• Has thorough understanding and completes with GxP and other applicable regulations

• Identifies irregularities identified with any aspects of work

• Economically utilizes materials in operation of daily tasks

• Ensures on-time task completion to support overall goal of on-time study completion

• Assists in organization and housekeeping of the laboratory

• In study planning (daily basis)

• Understands scientific principles behind analysis methods used

Additional responsibilities based on experience:

• Comprehensive sample processing with different techniques

• Instrument management and troubleshooting (documentation, maintenance and calibration)

• Takes initiative in process development and writes SOP's and work instructions

• Solving problems in analysis process

• Preserving overview of method validation and analysis of a single project

• Keeps current and seeks to grow knowledge in analysis discipline through scientific journals, training, online study.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

• Good knowledge of Bioanalytical Laboratory processes.

• Be very detail-oriented and with few mistakes even when performing routine or repetitive tasks.

• Will apply process and systems to routine sample processing and instrumental analysis.

• Demonstrate application of quality work in routine analytical skills.

• A Laboratory Education and a Science Degree.

• Good Laboratory Skills required, good understanding of basic processes in analytical sample analysis preferred

• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) handling biological samples highly 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.

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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.