Medical Technologist II, Ireland
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.
The Role
This is an exciting opportunity to work within a fast-paced, busy environment for a leading global provider of outsourced development services to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries.
Our Medical Technologist will ensure the Central Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. They will work to process, analyze, and report results of clinical trial patient samples in our Clinical Chemistry Laboratories.
Overview of the Role:
* Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
* Embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining processes and meeting client needs.
* Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures; maintain laboratory automation equipment per established operating procedures.
* Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
* Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
* Maintain QC related documents.
* Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
* Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
* Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
* Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
* Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
* Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
* Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
* Notify supervisor of discrepancies and record corrective action taken.
* Help maintain commonly used equipment and resolve minor equipment problems. Troubleshoot instrument-related issues as they occur.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
* Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently.
* Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership.
* Strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
* A Bachelor’s degree in Medical Laboratory Science or equivalent.
* 3+ years experience working in a Clinical Chemistry laboratory.
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, ability to multitask, orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem-solving skills.
Benefits of Working in ICON:
Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.
At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises not only an excellent level of base pay but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best-in-class employee benefits, supportive policies, and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.
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, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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