Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services

ICON; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement planning

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

ICON in Lenexa, Kansas is seeking a full-time Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services for the Ligand Binding Assay team. You will oversee daily lab operations, validate and perform assays on samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials, and ensure timely, accurate results while maintaining high quality and SOP adherence.

You will lead a team, ensure regulatory compliance, provide training, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to drive continuous improvement and scientific excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience with ligand binding and cell-based assays including but not limited to ELISA, ELLA, other plate-based assays.
• Significant experience in bioanalytical laboratory operations, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and data integrity.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of the bioanalytical laboratory including direct responsibility for validating and performing assays on biological samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials as needed.
• Review and sign off on data and QC review of ligand binding assays including ELISA, ECLIA (MSD), ELLA, PK, ADA, NAb (neutralizing antibody), and other plate-based assays
• Supervising and managing the bioanalytical services team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Overseeing the planning and execution of bioanalytical studies, including validation and sample analysis for pharmacokinetics and biomarkers.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and quality assurance, to ensure timely delivery of accurate analytical results.
• Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to maintain laboratory standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing training and mentorship to laboratory staff, promoting professional development and a culture of scientific excellence.
• Sets goals, assigns and coordinates tasks, ranks priorities, monitors performance, and evaluates performance.
• Participate in conference calls with Sponsors on scientific matters.

Skills

Ligand binding assays

ELISA

ELISA/ECLIA/ELLA

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Data integrity

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry/chemistry or related field

Advanced degree is a plus

Job description

Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services-Ligand Binding Assays (LBA) - Clinical Research (CRO) - 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 are seeking a full-time Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services for our Ligand Binding Assay team in the Greater Kansas City area!

As a Supervisor, Bioanalytical Services at ICON, you will oversee the daily operations of the bioanalytical laboratory, ensuring the accurate and timely analysis of biological samples to support groundbreaking clinical research projects. Your leadership will be vital in maintaining high-quality standards, optimizing laboratory workflows, and fostering a collaborative environment among team members.

What You Will Be Doing:

• Responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities of the bioanalytical laboratory including direct responsibility for validating and performing assays on biological samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials as needed.
• Review and sign off on data and QC review of ligand binding assays including ELISA, ECLIA (MSD), ELLA, PK, ADA, NAb (neutralizing antibody), and other plate-based assays
• Supervising and managing the bioanalytical services team, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Overseeing the planning and execution of bioanalytical studies, including validation and sample analysis for pharmacokinetics and biomarkers.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including project management and quality assurance, to ensure timely delivery of accurate analytical results.
• Implementing and monitoring quality control measures to maintain laboratory standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Providing training and mentorship to laboratory staff, promoting professional development and a culture of scientific excellence.
• Sets goals, assigns and coordinates tasks, ranks priorities, monitors performance, and evaluates performance.
• Participate in conference calls with Sponsors on scientific matters.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline such as biochemistry, chemistry, or a related field; advanced degree is a plus.
• 7+ years of experience with ligand binding and cell-based assays including but not limited to ELISA, ELLA, other plate-based assays
• Significant experience in bioanalytical laboratory operations, with a strong understanding of regulatory requirements in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong leadership skills, with experience managing teams and driving collaboration in a fast-paced laboratory environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on attention to detail and data integrity.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

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

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