- Location
- Ireland, Dublin
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Bachelor
- Visa
- Not sponsored
- Source
- Workday
Description
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.
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Ireland, Dublin
Core Values
• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre’s around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
• Embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement, focusing on efficiency, quality, client needs and operational excellence.
Functions and Responsibilities
- Receive, route, distribute, and store biological specimens for Flow Cytometry testing.
- Perform basic sample processing and preparation of biological specimens for analysis.
- Conduct reagent lot-to-lot (LTL) acceptance testing and maintain associated documentation.
- Monitor inventory levels, maintain inventory records, and initiate orders for laboratory reagents and consumables.
- Support specimen storage, retention, rotation, and disposal activities in accordance with laboratory procedures.
- Perform and document routine laboratory and instrument maintenance tasks.
- Monitor pending worklists and assist with sample tracking, retrieval, and resolution of specimen discrepancies.
- Code, process, and route departmental invoices for approval and payment.
- Participate in required training, continuous professional education programs, and departmental meetings.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Background
- Bachelor's degree in biology, Immunology, Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, or a related life sciences discipline.
- Previous academic, internship, or laboratory experience handling biological specimens is preferred.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
Rewards & Benefits
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
- 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
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Inclusion and Accessibility
ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.
If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here.
Are you a current ICON Employee? Please click here to apply
