Lab Analyst I

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Lenexa, KS, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Healthtech • Biotech • Pharmaceutical • Manufacturing
The Role
Performs routine bioanalytical sample processing, data interpretation, reporting, peer review, and quality-control activities in a regulated laboratory. Maintains and calibrates equipment, identifies deviations, supports investigations, follows GxP requirements, assists with study planning, and contributes to laboratory organization and on-time study completion. The role may also support method validation, troubleshooting, process development, and SOP creation under supervision.
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Lab Analyst 1 - Lenexa, KS (Tuesday-Saturday) Full Time

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.


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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization 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: Lab Analyst I (On-Site) - Tuesday - Saturday 10am-7pm

The Lab Analyst position is part of the operational team within the bioanalytical laboratory. They ensure the appropriate development, validation and use of analytical methods. Some of the daily tasks may involve maintenance of equipment, calibration, processing samples and injecting on instruments. This role is also a part of a team responsible for quality control within the laboratory processes and supporting the reporting of data from the studies.

Responsibilities:

  • Routine sample processing with different techniques

  • Interpreting and data processing/reporting results and approve or reject sample analysis

  • Identifying deviations and performing investigation under supervision of a lab analyst level 3 or higher

  • Performs (peer) data review for quality control

  • Has a thorough understanding and complies with GxP and other appropriate regulations

  • Identifies and reports irregularities identified with any aspects of work

  • Economically utilizes materials in operation of daily tasks

  • Ensures on-time task completion to support the overall goal of on-time study completion

  • Assists in the organization and housekeeping of the laboratory

  • In study planning (daily basis)

  • Understands the scientific principles behind analysis methods utilized

Additional responsibilities based on experience:

  • Comprehensive sample processing with different techniques

  • Instrument management and troubleshooting (documentation, maintenance and calibration)

  • Takes initiative in process development and writes SOP’s and work instruction

  • Solving problems in the analysis process

  • Preserving overview of method validation/development and analysis of a single project

  • Keeps current and seeks to grow knowledge in analysis field through scientific journals, training, on-line study, etc.

To be successful in the role, you will have:

  • Good knowledge of Bioanalytical Laboratory processes.

  • Be very detail-oriented and with few mistakes even when performing routine or repetitive tasks.

  • Will apply process and systems to routine sample processing and instrumental analysis.

  • Demonstrate application of quality work in routine analytical skills.

  • A Laboratory Education and a Science Degree.

  • Good Laboratory Skills required, good understanding of basic processes in analytical sample analysis preferred

  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment (GxP) handling biological samples highly preferred.

Benefits of Working in ICON:

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.

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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

Skills Required

  • Laboratory education
  • Science degree
  • Good laboratory skills
  • Knowledge of bioanalytical laboratory processes
  • Ability to perform routine sample processing and instrumental analysis
  • Application of quality practices in routine analytical work
  • Understanding of basic analytical sample analysis processes
  • Experience working in a regulated GxP laboratory environment handling biological samples
  • Detail-oriented approach with few errors during routine or repetitive tasks

ICON plc Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about ICON plc and has not been reviewed or approved by ICON plc.

  • Healthcare Strength Benefits are described as comprehensive, with medical coverage and wellness initiatives highlighted. Larger sites are also associated with added wellness supports such as onsite fitness options and access to an employee assistance program.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time-off and flexibility provisions are positioned as a meaningful part of the total package, including vacation/annual leave and flexible work scheduling. Flexibility is sometimes cited as helping offset long hours in certain roles.
  • Retirement Support Retirement and savings support is presented as a core component of the benefits package, including offerings such as pension arrangements in some locations and a U.S. 401(k) plan with company match. Financial planning resources are also emphasized as part of broader security benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Dublin
34,685 Employees
Year Founded: 1990

What We Do

Since our foundation in Dublin, Ireland in 1990, our mission has been to help our clients to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life. We do this by delivering best in class information, solutions and performance, with an unyielding focus on quality at all times. We offer a full range of consulting, development and commercialisation services from a global network of offices in 53 countries. We focus our innovation on the factors that are critical to our clients – reducing time to market, reducing cost, and increasing quality – and our global team of experts has extensive experience in a broad range of therapeutic areas.

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