Laboratory Assistant

ICON; Village of Farmingdale (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

ICON is seeking a Laboratory Assistant for its Farmingdale, NY location to provide essential support in laboratory operations. This involves preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and assisting laboratory staff with tests, ensuring a smooth workflow. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma and a strong attention to detail. ICON offers competitive salaries and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Competitive retirement planning

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 0-2 years of lab or related experience preferred.
• Basic familiarity with lab equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation of lab samples and reagents.
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies.
• Document and track sample information.
• Support lab staff in tests and analyses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree in a relevant field

Job description

Laboratory Assistant- Farmingdale, NY onsite

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.

Laboratory Assistant- Farmingdale, NY onsite

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Laboratory Assistant at ICON, you will provide essential support to laboratory operations by assisting with the preparation, organization, and maintenance of laboratory samples and equipment. Your role will be crucial in ensuring a smooth workflow and contributing to the accuracy and integrity of laboratory results.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Assisting with the preparation of laboratory samples and reagents according to established protocols and procedures.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, ensuring cleanliness and proper functioning at all times.
• Documenting and tracking sample information, including labeling, storage, and retrieval of samples as needed.
• Supporting laboratory staff in conducting tests and analyses by providing timely assistance and preparation of materials.
• Participating in maintaining a safe and compliant laboratory environment, following all safety protocols and guidelines.

Your Profile:

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate degree in a relevant field preferred.
• 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or related environment, with a strong willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities, with a proactive approach to supporting laboratory operations.
• Basic familiarity with laboratory equipment and techniques is a plus.

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.

Salary range: $35,208.00-$44,010.00

Bonus, Com, Stock, Benefits & Disclaimer verbiage:
Actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, education/training, and skill level. You may be eligible for a bonus, stock compensation and commissions in some cases depending on your role and performance.

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