Medical Technologist I

**Role: Medical Technologist I (Singapore)**

**Location: Singapore (SG ICON Labs)**
- _please note:_
- title/level and remuneration/salary of position will be advised and adjusted according to interview assessment and internal equity experience review_

The working schedule will include:
No night shifts required

Shift work schedule: 9am-6pm, 10am-7pm, 11am - 8pm or 12pm-9pm

5-day work week: Tuesdays to Saturdays, PH rotational shift pending on team roaster
- you will be compensated double pay for any Public Holiday duties

Location of office

30 Loyang way, Unit 02/12-15, Singapore 508769

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.

**The Role**:
To ensure the Central Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. To perform the general technical assignments and testing in the Laboratory Department in accordance with current procedures and quality standards.

Assists with the daily management and operation of the department ensuring that turnaround times agreed in each contract are met-and as assigned by the management team.

Assist with the teaching and development of staff currently in the department; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality.

**To be successful in the role, you will have**:

- Perform genetic and molecular biology laboratory procedures involving traditional techniques such as PBMC, isolation of DNA and RNA, PCR, RT-PCR, Real-Time PCR, and other molecular techniques (knowledge of Illumina MiseqDx NGS and Luminex 200 are strongly desired)
- Operate equipment carefully and according to procedures; maintain laboratory automation equipment per established operating procedures.
- Perform necessary equipment checks, performance testing, preventive maintenance, and quality control on equipment per laboratory guidelines, as assigned.
- Assure equipment and instruments meet performance standards.
- Maintain QC related documents.
- Assure the accuracy of all tests performed by adhering to the laboratory’s Quality Control Standard Operating Procedures.
- Maintain complete documentation for assay tracking and results for review/reporting.
- Participate in the Proficiency Testing Program as assigned.
- Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
- Review all test requests thoroughly for errors, omissions, clarity, and potential problems.
- Verify patient identification at all steps of every procedure and maintain complete accuracy.
- Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
- Notify supervisor of discrepancies and records corrective action taken.
- Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.

**What you need**:

- Bachelor’s degree in Medical Technology or a relevant industry field.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently.
- Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and leadership, and strong creative thinking and problem solving skills.
- 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._