Laboratory Research Associate II

myGwork - LGBTQ+ Business Community; Reed Crossing (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent organization in clinical research is seeking a Laboratory Research Associate II. The successful candidate will support innovative projects focusing on traumatic brain injury through a variety of lab-based tasks and research functions. Ideal applicants should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and possess significant experience in a laboratory setting.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible optional benefits

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience or 5 years without a degree.

Responsibilities

• Assist in lab tasks and maintain experimental records.
• Collect and analyze data using various techniques.
• Maintain laboratory inventory and communicate with suppliers.

Skills

Data collection

Experimental techniques

Molecular biology techniques

Animal research

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Job description

Laboratory Research Associate II-Silvers Spring, MD-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.

ICON is currently seeking a Laboratory Research Associate II to join a diverse and growing team in the Brain Trauma Neuroprotection Branch (BTN) at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR). The BTN Branch researches and establishes solutions that address capability gaps existing at all levels of traumatic brain injury (TBI) care, particularly in the pre-hospital setting and scenarios in which the casualty cannot be transported through traditional levels of care (i.e., prolonged field care). The Laboratory Research Associate II performs a variety of routine and specialized administrative and animal research functions in support of Principal and Associate Investigators and Administrative Officer within the branch.

What you will be doing

• Lab assistance, data collection, procurement of supplies/equipment, and maintain experimental records.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data using instruments
• Experimental methods to include but not limited to rodent and large animal TBI models, behavior and physiological testing, histology, neuroimaging, as well as cellular and molecular biology in order to support development of promising therapeutic strategies.
• Perform quantitative analytical assessments of changes in molecular and cellular mediators underlying responses to stressors, injury, and countermeasures to these disruptions.
• Histopathological, biomedical, and molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry, enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA), western blot, arrays, bioenergetic profiling, genomic extractions, and quantitative reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR).
• Maintain a laboratory inventory of chemical reagents and surgical supplies, communicate with equipment suppliers and other vendors regarding price quotes, product specifications, and other support.

Your Profile

• Desired a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience, or, in lieu of degree, 5 years of highly relevant experience.
• Must obtain required occupational physical examinations and NACIto conduct work in department laboratories.

Additional Information

• Onsite at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research (WRAIR), Silver Spring, MD 20910
• May require evenings and/or weekend coverage due to experimental requirements.

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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.

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