Scientist II

Icon•New York, NY

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. 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, and the ability to organize and prioritize work is required.

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.

Benefits

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That's why we've made it a priority to build a culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.
We offer very competitive salary packages. And to keep them competitive, we regularly benchmark them against our competitors.
Our annual bonuses reflect delivery of performance goals - both ours and yours.
We also provide a range of health-related benefits to employees and their families and offer competitive retirement plans - and related benefits such as life assurance - so you can save and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
But beyond the competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, you'll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
ICON 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, color, 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 through the form below.
ICON is an award-winning workplace that enables you to make a difference to patients' lives by being part of a world-class clinical research organisation that helps deliver new medicines & medical devices that are benefitting patients worldwide.
You are also part of a diverse company that cares about our world and is dedicated to conducting business more sustainably and supporting the communities in which we live.
If you're as driven as we are, join us. You'll be working in a great environment, with some of the brightest and the friendliest people in the sector, and you'll be helping shape an industry.