About this role
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 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.
Title: Laboratory Assistant- Early Phase Clinical Research
Job Type: PRN/As Needed
Desired Shift/Schedule: Saturday- Sunday with availability to be scheduled between 9 PM-7 AM. This is a PRN/as-needed position, and candidates should be available to work during these hours when scheduled. Hours are not guaranteed and will vary based on business needs.
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
What You Will Do: The Laboratory Assistant plays a key role within our team by assisting and aiding the technical staff with the handling and storing of and accounting for biological lab specimens, quality control and any other relevant tasks.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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.
Your Profile:
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred, But will also consider associate’s degree and HS Diploma
- 1 + year of related experience in a clinical laboratory
- Experience using Microsoft Office along with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to handle large workload demands and troubleshoot issues when needed
- Time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to keep accurate, legible records and adhere to GCP/GLP/GDP
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.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
About ICON plc
Global contract research organization providing outsourced clinical development services. Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
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