Senior Research Associate

IRE • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

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. We are currently seeking an Senior Research Associate to join our diverse and dynamic team.

Requirements

• Proficient in use of standard lab equipment and Microsoft Office
• Minimum 3 years hands on/lab bench experience along with a bachelor’s degree
• Demonstrated ability to closely follow written instructions and communicate clearly with others
• Ability to take direction, and carry out instructions with little oversight; complete tasks accurately, reproducibly, and on time; and accurately document activity
• Exceptional organization skills, attention to detail, and analytical ability
• Effective communicator (orally, written, and formal presentations)
• Ability to work well with others
• Efficient, task driven work ethic, with an eye for process improvement
• Ability to accept responsibility with accountability and integrity

Nice To Haves

• PCR, NanoDrop, ddPCR, cell culture experience all highly beneficial/required
• Experience with GMP, ISO, IVD/IDE requirements a plus

Responsibilities

• Accurately follow detailed instructions for the production of biological reagents and kits as outlined in controlled documentation and manufacturing policies, procedures, and work instructions
• Utilize existing production protocols to generate products within specifications
• Provide peer review on Production related document revisions. Initiate such revisions as appropriate
• Create and accurately maintain production-related documents and records for production and quality assurance
• Monitor supplies of raw materials related to production activities, and report inventory needs to Production management, as appropriate
• Perform material qualification and in-process laboratory tests as assigned
• Assist research and development in the testing of new products as assigned
• Formulate, culture, evaluate, aliquot, label, package, and test specialty reagents for clinical lab use
• Maintain supply and reagent inventory for the Production Department
• Develop knowledge and experience with all clinical reagents and assays
• Assist in document writing and tech transfer of new clinical test
• Laboratory cleaning
• Interactions with Enterprise systems as appropriate, including physical inventory support
• Provide review of controlled documentation and Production records

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