Clinical Sample Processor I

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation. From molecule to medicine, we advance clinical research providing outsourced services to pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical device and government and public health organisations.

With our patients at the centre of all that we do, we help to accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life.

Our people are our greatest strength, are at the core of our culture, and the driving force behind our success. ICON people have a mission to succeed and a passion that ensures what we do, we do well.

Job Responsibilities:

- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which centre's around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
- As a member of staff, the employee is expected to embrace and contribute to our culture of process improvement with a focus on streamlining our processes adding value to our business and meeting client needs.
- Responsible for data entry of patient's demographics into the computer system. Documents and researches any problems with received specimens including off line order entry. Adheres to OSHA and the Company's Health and Safety regulations and security procedures at all times. Understands the principles and accreditation and QA procedures. Understands the principles of accreditation and QA procedures **35% of your time**
- Store in samples based on protocol specifications, as well as accountability for storage samples **20% of your time**
- Quality checking of accession forms, scanning of paperwork into database. Archiving visit documentation **15% of your time**
- Bar code labelling and validation of specimens and transport of specimens to the technicians in the laboratory to be analyzed **10% of your time**
- Facilitate removal and collection of all hazardous waste from laboratory **5% of your time**
- Escalating any problems to senior members of the team **3% of your time**
- Additional responsibilities as request by management of Sample Management **2% of your time**
- Travel domestic or international - 0%

Experience, Skill, Knowledge requirements:

- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- One to two years of relevant experience*
- Basic working knowledge of computers and accuracy and attentiveness to detail necessary.
- An alternate combination of experience, education, and training determined by management to be equivalent to the foregoing.

Education Requirements:

- High School Diploma/Leaving Certificate/diploma in Life Sciences or administrative computer related field.

**Benefits of Working in ICON**

Our success depends on the knowledge, capabilities and quality of our people. That's why we are committed to developing our employees in a continuous learning culture - one where we challenge you with engaging work and where every experience adds to your professional development.

At ICON, our focus is to provide you with a comprehensive and competitive total reward package that comprises, not only an excellent level of base pay, but also a wide range of variable pay and recognition programs. In addition, our best in class employee benefits, supportive policies and wellbeing initiatives are tailored to support you and your family at all stages of your career - both now, and into the future.

ICON, including subsidiaries, 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.