Lab Analyst I

ICON plc • Lenexa, KS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Analyst I is part of the operational team in ICON’s bioanalytical laboratory and helps ensure the appropriate development, validation, and use of analytical methods. The role involves processing biological samples, operating and maintaining laboratory equipment, calibrating instruments, and injecting samples on instruments. It also supports laboratory quality control and study data reporting.

The position includes routine sample processing, interpreting and reporting results, reviewing data, and assisting with study planning and laboratory housekeeping. Depending on experience, duties may also include troubleshooting instruments and analytical processes, supporting method development and validation, and writing SOPs and work instructions. The role is based on-site in Lenexa, Kansas. Listed schedules are Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; Sunday–Thursday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m.; or Monday–Friday, 2 p.m.–10 p.m.

Requirements

• Good knowledge of bioanalytical laboratory processes.
• Strong attention to detail and a low error rate, including when performing routine or repetitive tasks.
• Ability to apply processes and systems to routine sample processing and instrumental analysis.
• Ability to demonstrate quality work in routine analytical skills.
• Laboratory education and a science degree.
• Good laboratory skills.

Nice To Haves

• Good understanding of basic processes in analytical sample analysis.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) handling biological samples is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine sample processing using different techniques.
• Interpret, process, and report data; approve or reject sample analysis.
• Identify deviations and conduct investigations under the supervision of a Lab Analyst Level 3 or higher.
• Perform peer data reviews for quality control.
• Comply with GxP and other applicable regulations.
• Identify and report irregularities in work.
• Use materials economically in daily operations.
• Complete tasks on time to support timely study completion.
• Assist with laboratory organization and housekeeping.
• Participate in daily study planning.
• Understand the scientific principles behind the analytical methods used.
• Depending on experience, perform comprehensive sample processing using different techniques.
• Depending on experience, manage, troubleshoot, document, maintain, and calibrate instruments.
• Depending on experience, contribute to process development and write SOPs and work instructions.
• Depending on experience, resolve problems in the analysis process.
• Depending on experience, maintain an overview of method validation, development, and analysis for a single project.
• Depending on experience, keep current and develop analytical knowledge through scientific journals, training, and online study.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary and performance-related incentives.
• 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.
• Annual bonuses reflecting performance goals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level