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 Part Time Laboratory Assistant, you will support a fast-paced clinical research laboratory by handling, tracking, storing, and distributing biological specimens. This role is critical to maintaining sample integrity and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the testing process.
Key Responsibilities:
- Receive, organise, and distribute laboratory specimens
- Prepare and manage samples for testing and analysis
- Retrieve specimens for add-on testing and laboratory requests
- Maintain sample storage, inventory, rotation, and disposal processes
- Transfer specimens to and from long-term storage
- Monitor specimen tracking and pending reports
- Maintain accurate documentation and inventory logs
- Follow all laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory procedures
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or related environment
- Basic familiarity with lab equipment and techniques
- Lab, healthcare, specimen processing, and phlebotomy experience is preferred
- Basic computer and documentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and organisational abilities
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
- Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen tracking preferred
- Pipetting experience preferred
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