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.
Looking to grow your career in support of real scientific advancements that bring new medicine to patients? Our bioanalytical teams in the Greater Kansas City area are growing! Join a culture that values you for your attitude, not just your experience.
What You Will Do:
The Scientist/Lab Analyst II will join our diverse and dynamic bioanalytical, LC-MS team. As a Scientist/Lab Analyst II you will be responsible for the complete preparation and analysis of biological samples. You will analyze complex data sets, interpret results, and collaborate with senior analysts and peers to achieve project goals. Your role is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our laboratory’s data and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Perform assays on bioanalytical samples for pharmaceutical and chemical companies.
- Perform LC-MS assays for the routine batch analysis of bioanalytical samples involving simple to complex analytical techniques.
- Work in compliance with Study Plans and validation plans and all relevant SOPs.
- Operate general laboratory equipment and instrumentation systems and utilize automated data collection/reporting systems
- Ensure smooth transfer of data to PIs and participate in evaluation and interpretation of data.
- Train junior analysts on Techniques and procedures.
- Responsible for preparing buffers and solutions on a daily basis and enter into laboratory notebook or database system
- Review results generated using various techniques for bioanalysis and method validation.
Your Profile:
You will bring relevant scientific operations experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Effective communication and teamwork skills when executing logical problem solving and experimental strategy.
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
- BS and 3+ years of industry experience in LCMS and sample preparation, or MS and 1+ years of industry or academic experience in LCMS and sample preparation
- Strong technical skills and proficiency in using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis and reporting.
- Excellent attention to detail, and willingness to learn analytical chemistry and LC-MS/MS workflows.
- Commitment to maintaining high-quality standards and compliance.
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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.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's or master's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related scientific field
- With a bachelor's degree, at least 3 years of industry experience in LC-MS and sample preparation
- With a master's degree, at least 1 year of industry or academic experience in LC-MS and sample preparation
- Strong technical skills using laboratory equipment and software for data analysis and reporting
- Effective communication, teamwork, logical problem-solving, and experimental strategy skills
- Excellent attention to detail and willingness to learn analytical chemistry and LC-MS/MS workflows
- Commitment to high-quality standards and regulatory compliance
- Legal right to work in the country where the role is based
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
