Laboratory Assistant - 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.
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.
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?
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