Senior Research Scientist

Senior Research Scientist- Onsite, Lenexa, KS- Full-Time

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

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 organisation: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organisation 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.  

Desired Experience (flow experience required, ligand binding experience perferred)

• Ligand binding assays

  • ELISA, ECLIA

  • PK, PD, and immunogenicity

  • Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson)

• Flow cytometry

  • Panel design

  • Gating strategy design

  • Usage of cytometry software (e.g. FACSDiva, FCS express)

Method Development

• Designs and executes experiments for method development under supervision or independently depending on level

• Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team

• Depending on level the scientist may:

  • Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods

  • Reviews and approves data of other scientists

  • Communicate with team members and management regarding project status, purpose, scheduling, problems, etc.

  • Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status.

Scientific

• Maintain knowledge and skill in all techniques where you perform your work.

• Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service.

• Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager

• Promotes ICON/PRA utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles.

• Perform R&D projects

• Training of technicians on technical aspects

• Mentor and train staff on scientific topics

Quality and Timely Work Execution

• Takes initiative in process development and SOP/WI writing

• Legible, logical and reproducible documentation of all experimentation

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

• Develops rugged and economical assays

• Performs data review of other scientist’s work

Sample Analysis and Assay Validation

• Provides key assay input to the validation and bioanalysis team(s) to ensure successful execution

• Assay troubleshooting

• May perform and document maintenance, trouble-shooting and repairs on advanced instrumentation with support of service engineers or other trained supervisory personnel.

Qualifications 

• Read, write and speak fluent English

• BS in Science + 5-7 years of experience in a relevant laboratory field

• MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field preferred

• Presenter/Publisher in Regulated relevant field preferred

• The level offered will be dependent on relevant experience and education

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.

What ICON can offer you:

Our success depends on the quality of our people. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to build a diverse culture that rewards high performance and nurtures talent.

In addition to your competitive salary, ICON offers a range of additional benefits. Our benefits are designed to be competitive within each country and are focused on well-being and work life balance opportunities for you and your family.

Our benefits examples include:

• Various annual leave entitlements

• A range of health insurance offerings to suit you and your family’s needs.

• Competitive retirement planning offerings to maximize savings and plan with confidence for the years ahead.

• Global Employee Assistance Programme, TELUS Health, offering 24-hour access to a global network of over 80,000 independent specialised professionals who are there to support you and your family’s well-being.

• Life assurance

• Flexible country-specific optional benefits, including childcare vouchers, bike purchase schemes, discounted gym memberships, subsidised travel passes, health assessments, among others.

Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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.

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 or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We would encourage you to apply regardless – there’s every chance you’re exactly what we’re looking for here at ICON whether it is for this or other roles.

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