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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.
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Ireland, Dublin
At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart.
As a global provider of drug development solutions, our work is serious business. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have fun while you do it. With our vision to be the partner of choice in drug development, we hire only the best and brightest in the industry! Are you one of them?
At ICON, we have an incredible opportunity for a Laboratory Assistant to join the team in our Leopardstown, Dublin 18 location.
The Role:
If you have experience handling biological lab specimens and prepping samples for delivery to a clinical laboratory; learn how you can play a key role as Laboratory Assistant for ICON Laboratory Services which is dedicated exclusively to central laboratory testing and the associate services for clinical trials.
- Monitoring samples/Troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Consolidating created samples/containers (i.e. slides, blocks, reports,etc.)
- Searching and retrieving documents and samples.
- Performing data entry/Monitoring e-mails and various correspondences.
- Checking that slides/blocks are properly barcoded and labeled.
- Assisting the pathologists with the technical/clerical work.
- Receive samples from accessioning. Segregate and distribute samples to the lab.
- Assists with set up and management of samples for analysis.
- Monitor and print pending lists.
- Retrieve samples for add on testing.
- Locate misplaced samples.
- Retrieve/return samples from long-term storage for testing per lab request.
- Collate and transfer samples for long term storage.
- Specimen storage, rotation and disposal.
- Distribute all samples.
- Assists with maintaining quality control
- Inventory logs
- Performs other relevant tasks as requested.
- Participates in required Continuous Professional Education Programs, including conferences, internal journal club and lectures, as required
What you will need:
- You will possess a bachelor’s degree (preferred) along with 1 year of related experience in a Clinical Laboratory.
- You will have basic working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office along with excellent written/verbal communication skills, the ability to handle large work load demands and trouble shoot issues timely when required
- Exhibit appropriate time management skills and attention to detail.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
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