Lab Analyst I

Lab Analyst - Netherlands

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.

Job Title: Lab Analyst

Location: Assen, Netherland

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives.

Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touchpoint. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development.

That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it.

If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.

We have an incredible opportunity for a Lab Analyst to join the team in Assen, Netherlands.

The Role:

• Routine sample processing with different techniques.
• Interpreting and data processing/reporting results and approve or reject sample analysis.
• Identifying deviations and performing investigation under supervision of a lab analyst level 3 or higher.
• Performs (peer) data review for quality control.
• Has a thorough understanding and complies with GxP and other appropriate regulations.
• Identifies and reports irregularities identified with any aspects of work.
• Economically utilizes materials in operation of daily tasks.
• Ensures on-time task completion to support the overall goal of on-time study completion.
• Assists in the organization and housekeeping of the laboratory Training lab analyst level 1 (before a level 1 lab analyst can train, the lab analyst needs to have minimum 1 year of experience).
• In study planning (daily basis).
• Understands the scientific principles behind analysis methods utilized.
• Familiar with the technique: ELISA or Flow Cytometry

What you will need:

• Knowledgeable of Bioanalytical or clinical laboratory processes.
• Very detail oriented and performs few mistakes even when performing routine or repetitive tasks.
• Applies process and systems to routine.
• Uses existing techniques to prepare samples for instrument analysis.
• Performs specific and routine sample analysis.
• Solves routine issues. May seek assistance to resolve more complex and difficult issues.
• Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will cause reprocessing of samples potentially leading to missed milestones, study failure and subject safety (in case of clinical chemistry lab).

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Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors. Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals – both ours and yours.

We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans – and related benefits such as life assurance – so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.

ICON is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and 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 through the form below.

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.

ICON, including subsidiaries, is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, 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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