Lab Analyst III

ICON San Antonio; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Annual Leave

Retirement Planning

Employee Assistance Program LifeWorks

Life Insurance

Flexible benefits

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Lab Analyst III for QC Analytical and Clinical Research in Lenexa, KS. The role emphasizes analytical QC testing using HPLC and related techniques, adhering to SOPs and supporting method development for clinical studies.

The ideal candidate holds a bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry with 5+ years of HPLC experience and demonstrates meticulous data integrity, teamwork, and the ability to work within ISO-classified environments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a lab environment performing HPLC techniques, pharma/clinical research preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills; good teamwork and communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory tests and analyses per established procedures.
• Routinely execute HPLC methods for clinical studies.
• Perform USP and EP test methods.
• Participate in method development, validation, and compendial method qualification.
• Assist in formulation development by testing excipients and vehicles.
• Inspect, release, and destroy production materials and intermediates.
• Sample Raw Materials in ISO-classified environments and ship samples to labs.
• Operate, maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot lab equipment.
• Support QC by reviewing results and procedures.

Skills

HPLC

Quality control

GxP knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or chemistry

Tools

HPLC systems

FTIR

Dissolution

Karl Fischer

Conductivity meter

Osmometer

Disintegration tester

Visual inspection

Appearance assessment

Job description

Lab Analyst III‑QC Analytical, Clinical Research (CRO) - Full‑Time w/ benefits, Monday - Friday first shift schedule, Lenexa, Kansas (KS)

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values‑driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

We're currently seeking a Lab Analyst III to join a team of bioanalytical professionals supporting groundbreaking clinical research.

As a Lab Analyst III you will be responsible for conducting analytical QC testing utilizing chromatography techniques like HPLC, as well as other techniques not limited to FTIR, Dissolution, Karl Fisher, Conductivity, Osmometer, liquid sampler, Disintegration, Visible Inspection, and Appearance. This role is essential in maintaining accurate data, adhering to standard procedures, and contributing to the overall success of the laboratory operations.

What You Will Be Doing

• Performing laboratory tests and analyses in accordance with established protocols and procedures.
• Routinely executing laboratory HPLC methods related to clinical studies.
• Perform USP and EP test methods.
• Participating in method development and validation, and qualification of compendial methods.
• Assist in developing pharmaceutical formulations by testing various excipients, vehicles, etc.
• Responsible for inspection, release and destruction of production materials, components, and chemicals to manufacturing facility; including intermediates.
• Responsible for sampling Raw Materials in an ISO Classified environment; including preparation and shipment of samples to the required laboratories.
• Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, performing regular calibrations, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Supporting quality control activities by participating in the review and verification of test results and procedures.

Your Profile

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar laboratory environment performing HPLC techniques. Clinical research of pharma environment strongly preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.
• Basic proficiency in laboratory techniques and equipment operation, with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to supporting team objectives and deadlines.

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