Lab Analyst III

IRE • San Antonio, TX

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Lab Analyst III; Onsite; San Antonio, TX- Full Time 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline, Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology, Biology, Chemistry, or a related healthcare field.
• Current Medical Technologist (MT/ASCP), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS/ASCP), or Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/ASCP) certification through the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), maintained in good standing throughout employment.
• 5+ years of laboratory experience in a clinical research, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, healthcare, or other regulated laboratory environment.
• Advanced knowledge of laboratory methodologies, analytical techniques, instrumentation, regulatory requirements, and quality systems applicable to laboratory operations.
• Experience troubleshooting complex laboratory issues, validating laboratory processes, implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA), and supporting sponsor audits and regulatory inspections.
• Proficiency with laboratory information management systems (LIMS), laboratory software applications, and data analysis tools.
• Experience developing, reviewing, and maintaining laboratory documentation, including SOPs, validation records, and quality documentation.
• Demonstrated experience serving as a technical lead, study lead, subject matter expert, or mentor within a laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills, including experience training, coaching, and mentoring laboratory staff.
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory and quality standards, including GCP, GLP, GMP, CLIA, CAP, COLA, and other relevant industry requirements.
• Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex laboratory testing, analyses, and troubleshooting activities in accordance with established procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality standards, ensuring the accuracy, reliability, and integrity of study data.
• Review, interpret, and evaluate laboratory results and trends, providing detailed technical assessments and recommendations to support clinical research studies and operational objectives.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for assigned laboratory systems, methodologies, and instrumentation, providing technical guidance and support across the laboratory.
• Lead quality control, quality assurance, method validation, and equipment qualification activities, including investigation and resolution of deviations, out-of-specification results, and laboratory issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to optimize laboratory workflows, improve efficiency, enhance data quality, and strengthen compliance processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders, including Clinical Operations, Data Management, Quality Assurance, Project Management, and Sponsors, to support study execution and laboratory deliverables.
• Lead or support the implementation of new technologies, instrumentation, assays, and laboratory processes while ensuring appropriate validation and documentation requirements are met.
• Author, review, and approve laboratory documentation, including SOPs, work instructions, validation protocols, deviation reports, CAPAs, and technical reports.
• Mentor, train, and provide technical leadership to junior laboratory personnel, fostering development of laboratory skills, regulatory knowledge, and best practices.
• Support inspection readiness activities and participate in internal audits, sponsor audits, and regulatory inspections as required.
• May act as a lead analyst or laboratory coordinator for assigned studies, projects, or functional areas, ensuring timely completion of laboratory deliverables and adherence to study timelines.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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