Description
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 Laboratory Assistant, you will play a key role within our team by assisting and aiding the technical staff with the handling and storing of and accounting for biological lab specimens, quality control and any other relevant tasks.
Key Responsibilities:
- Monitoring samples and troubleshooting discrepancies
- Consolidating created samples and containers
- Searching and retrieving documents and samples
- Performing data entry and monitoring emails and various correspondences
- Checking that slides and blocks are properly barcoded and labeled
- Assisting the pathologists with technical and clerical work
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree preferred, but associate's degree and HS Diploma will also be considered
- 1+ year of related experience in a clinical laboratory
- Experience using Microsoft Office along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle large workload demands and troubleshoot issues when needed
- Time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to keep accurate, legible records and adhere to GCP/GLP/GDP
Rewards & Benefits:
- Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives
- Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
- Retirement and pension plans
- Life assurance and disability coverage
- Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
- Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways