Scientist II

Lab Analyst II- Onsite; LBA Group; Lenexa, KS- Full Time

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.

Looking to grow your career in support of real scientific advancements that bring new medicine to patients? Our bioanalytical teams in the Greater Kansas City area are growing! Join a culture that values you for your attitude, not just your experience.

We're currently seeking a Scientist I I to join a team of bioanalytical professionals supporting groundbreaking clinical research. The Scientist II is responsible for conducting laboratory tests and analysis, supporting sample preparation, maintaining accurate data, adhering to SOPs, and contributing to the overall success of the ligand-binding bioanalytical laboratory . You will support appropriate development, validation and use of analytical methods through sample processing and analyzation, calibration, data reporting, and quality control testing.

What You Will Do:

• Perform routine laboratory tests and analyses in accordance with established protocols and procedures.

• Record test results accurately in both paper and electronic notebooks, ensuring data integrity and compliance with quality standards.
• Utilize various sample preparation techniques for performing ligand-binding assays like ELISA, PK, ADA, and biomarker assays
• Learn operation, analysis, and maintenance of LBA instrumentation and systems.
• Support LBA method validation studies.
• Help analyze data and troubleshoot experiments with your team.
• Keep the lab organized, instruments calibrated, and quality standards top of mind.
• Supporting quality control activities by participating in the review and verification of test results and procedures.

Your Profile:

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• 3+ years of laboratory experience, preferably in a GLP or GMP environment.
• Experience with ligand-binding assays.
• Strong technical skills and proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis and reporting.
• Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and compliance.

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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.

At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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 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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