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Medical Technologist II

Employer
ICON Plc
Location
Ireland
Salary
Competitive
Start date
27 Jan 2023
Closing date
25 Feb 2023

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Discipline
R & D , Laboratory
Hours
Full Time
Contract Type
Permanent
Experience Level
Experienced (non-manager)

Job Details

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

The Role:

• Perform genetic and molecular biology laboratory procedures involving traditional techniques such as PBMC, isolation of DNA and RNA, PCR, RT-PCR, Real-Time PCR, and other molecular techniques (knowledge of Illumina MiseqDx NGS and Luminex 200 are strongly desired)
• Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures; maintain laboratory automation equipment per established operating procedures.
• Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
• Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
• Maintain QC related documents.
• Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
• Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
• Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
• Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
• Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
• Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.

To be successful in the role, you will ideally have:
• Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem solving skills.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That’s why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.

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