Senior Research Scientist

ICON plc•Lenexa, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Senior Research Scientist- Onsite, Lenexa, KS- Full-Time ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization. We’re proud to foster an inclusive environment driving innovation and excellence, and we welcome you to join us on our mission to shape the future of clinical development 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. Desired Experience (flow experience required, ligand binding experience perferred) Ligand binding assays ELISA, ECLIA PK, PD, and immunogenicity Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson) Flow cytometry Panel design Gating strategy design Usage of cytometry software (e.g. FACSDiva, FCS express) Method Development Designs and executes experiments for method development under supervision or independently depending on level Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team Depending on level the scientist may: Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods Reviews and approves data of other scientists Communicate with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc. Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status. Scientific Maintain knowledge and skill in all techniques where you perform your work. Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service. Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager Promotes ICON/PRA utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles. Perform R&D projects Training of technicians on technical aspects Mentor and train staff on scientific topics Quality and Timely Work Execution Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation Has a thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations Develops rugged and economical assays Performs data review of other scientist’s work Sample Analysis and Assay Validation Provides key assay input to the validation and bioanalysis team(s) to ensure successful execution Assay troubleshooting May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.

Requirements

Read, write and speak fluent English
BS in Science + 5-7 years of experience in a relevant laboratory field
MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field preferred
Presenter/Publisher in Regulated relevant field preferred
Ligand binding assays
ELISA, ECLIA
PK, PD, and immunogenicity
Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson)
Flow cytometry
Panel design
Gating strategy design
Usage of cytometry software (e.g. FACSDiva, FCS express)
flow experience required
thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations

Nice To Haves

ligand binding experience perferred

Responsibilities

Designs and executes experiments for method development under supervision or independently depending on level
Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team
Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods
Reviews and approves data of other scientists
Communicate with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc.
Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status.
Maintain knowledge and skill in all techniques where you perform your work.
Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service.
Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager
Promotes ICON/PRA utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles.
Perform R&D projects
Training of technicians on technical aspects
Mentor and train staff on scientific topics
Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing
Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation
Has a thorough understanding and complies with GLP and other appropriate regulations
Develops rugged and economical assays
Performs data review of other scientist’s work
Provides key assay input to the validation and bioanalysis team(s) to ensure successful execution
Assay troubleshooting
May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.

Benefits

We offer very competitive salary packages.
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.
you’ll benefit from an environment where you are encouraged to fulfil your sense of purpose and drive lasting change.
Various annual leave entitlements
A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.
Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.
Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.
Life assurance
Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.