What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Assistant (Nights/Weekends) position at ICON Strategic Solutions?
Laboratory Assistant - US, San Antonio, TX - weekends/night/overnight
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.
We are seeking candidates experienced in handling biological lab specimens and prepping samples for delivery to a clinical laboratory; learn how you can play a key role as Laboratory Assistant for ICON Laboratory Services which is dedicated exclusively to central laboratory testing and the associate services for clinical trials.
What you will be doing
- Monitoring samples/Troubleshooting discrepancies.
- Consolidating created samples/containers (i.e. slides, blocks, reports, etc.)
- Searching and retrieving documents and samples.
- Performing data entry/Monitoring e-mails and various correspondences.
- Checking that slides/blocks are properly barcoded and labeled.
- Assisting the pathologists with the technical/clerical work.
Your profile
- You will possess a bachelor’s degree (preferred) along with 1 year of related experience in a Clinical Laboratory.
- You will have basic working knowledge of computers and Microsoft Office along with excellent written/verbal communication skills, the ability to handle large workload demands and trouble shoot issues timely when required
- Exhibit appropriate time management skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to keep accurate, legible records and recognize the need to handle these records and all other information in line with GCP/GLP/GDP.
At ICON, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. ICON 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.
