Scientist I

IRE•Us, NY

21d•Onsite

About The Position

At ICON, it’s our people that set us apart. Our diverse teams enable us to become a better partner to our customers and help us to fulfil our mission to advance and improve patients’ lives. Our ‘Own It’ culture is driven by four key values that bring us together as individuals and set us apart as an organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation that delivers excellence to our clients and to patients at every touch-point. In short, to be the partner of choice in drug development. That’s our vision. We’re driven by it. And we need talented people who share it. If you’re as driven as we are, join us. You’ll be working in a dynamic and supportive environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry. PLEASE NOTE: This job must be done onsite in Whitesboro, NY. A relocation allowance may be available for qualified candidates. The Role: We are looking for a Scientist l to join our winning laboratory team rated by Forbes as one of America’s best employers for two years in a row! Must be flexible and available for self-paced training Monday thru Friday and able to work occasional weekends. Under general supervision, the Scientist in the bioanalytical laboratory will be responsible for developing and performing assays on biological samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials. The Scientist will validate the quantification of Biomarkers, New Chemical and Biological Entities in tissues, biological fluids or chemical matrices. Perform assays for routine batch analysis of Biomarkers, NCE and NBE in biological fluids/chemical matrix involving simple to complex analytical techniques. Perform laboratory work to FDA and international regulatory GLP and GCP standards.

Requirements

Bachelors in Biology, Chemistry, or Biotechnology
Ability to work in a fast paced collaborative environment.
Familiarization with basic laboratory operations is preferred.
Knowledge of binding assay formats and platforms
Effective communication skills
Attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize work

Nice To Haves

Familiarization with basic laboratory operations is preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing and performing assays on biological samples from pre-clinical and clinical trials.
Validating the quantification of Biomarkers, New Chemical and Biological Entities in tissues, biological fluids or chemical matrices.
Performing assays for routine batch analysis of Biomarkers, NCE and NBE in biological fluids/chemical matrix involving simple to complex analytical techniques.
Performing laboratory work to FDA and international regulatory GLP and GCP standards.