Medical Technologist

Medical Technologist (I,II, and Senior) - Farmingdale, NY - Office-based

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.

Department: Our lab continues to grow and we are currently seeking Medical Technologists (All levels) for each of the following departments: Chemistry, Hematology, Special Chemistry, Immunology, and Flow Cytometry. These positions are hired specifically for the department and are not floating positions.

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week, Dayshift 10am-630pm, Tuesday through Saturday

Position Overview:

We are seeking a talented and motivated Medical Technologist to join our Icon Central Laboratory team in Farmingdale, NY. In this role, you will play a key role in supporting our clinical research efforts by conducting laboratory tests, analyzing data, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• 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 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.
• Complete the performance of proficiency testing in assigned laboratory sections.
• Follow unidirectional flow of specimen handling to avoid contamination.
• Good laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently are essential.

Benefits of working in a Clinical Research Lab vs Hospitals

• Innovation and Discovery: Opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge research and potential breakthroughs in medical science.
• Intellectual Stimulation: Engaging in hypothesis-driven experiments and problem-solving.
• Professional Growth: At Icon, there are many ancillary teams associated with the lab, providing opportunities for career growth paths not just within the laboratory
• Flexible Environment: Depending on the department there is more flexibility and less regimented work.
• Collaborative Opportunities: Instead of working closely with nurses, physicians and caregivers you will be working with diverse teams, including program managers, Global Quality Control, Global Validations, Site Services, Specimen Management, Harmonization, Procurement, Quality Assurance, Data Integrity, as well as working with our three other global central laboratories.

Similarities include:

We utilize the same platforms that include Automated Chemistry with Abbott instrumentation. Our Special Chemistry department employs EIA and RIA instrumentation, as well as equipment from Roche, Siemens, and Optilite. For Automated Hematology, we use Siemens, Novus, and Stago platforms.

Differences:

In addition to basic safety testing, we offer a comprehensive menu of specialty testing tailored to client and protocol requirements. Flow cytometry utilizes BD FACSCantoII (8 color/10 parameter) as well as BD FACSymphony (25 color/27 parameter) high parameter research platform. We also have CELLSEARCH instruments for for circulating tumor cells (CTC). Then in Immunology we utilize multiple platforms for nucleic acid amplification technologies, IFA testing, autoimmune panels, and neuromarker cytokine testing and ELISA testing.

Our lab primarily focuses on monitoring the health and safety of subjects within clinical trials, tracking their progress over multiple visits.

Qualifications:

• NYS license as a Medical Laboratory Scientist required.
• Bachelor's degree in Clinical Laboratory Science or similar degree preferred.
• ASCP license as a Medical Laboratory Scientist preferred
• Strong knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and quality control procedures.
• Experience working in a clinical laboratory or research setting is desirable.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities

About ICON:

ICON plc is a global leader in providing comprehensive drug development and commercialization solutions to the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industries. With a focus on innovation, quality, and efficiency, we are dedicated to helping our clients bring life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

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 organization: Accountability & Delivery, Collaboration, Partnership and Integrity. We want to be the Clinical Research Organization 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 people in the sector, and you’ll be helping shape an industry.