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 currently seeking a Sample Management Coordinator II to join our diverse and dynamic team. As a Sample Management Coordinator II at ICON, you will oversee the coordination and management of clinical trial samples, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and project protocols. Your role will involve more complex sample management tasks, including troubleshooting and optimizing processes to support the success of clinical research studies.
What You Will Be Doing:- Overseeing the receipt, tracking, and storage of clinical trial samples, ensuring adherence to protocols and regulatory requirements.
- Managing the labeling, inventory, and distribution of biological samples, coordinating with laboratories and logistics teams to ensure timely processing and analysis.
- Maintaining detailed documentation of sample handling, including chain of custody and storage conditions, and addressing any discrepancies or issues.
- Providing guidance and training to junior staff or Sample Management Coordinators, ensuring consistency and accuracy in sample management practices.
- Collaborating with project teams, clinical sites, and external partners to optimize sample management processes and resolve any logistical challenges.
- Participating in process improvement initiatives, contributing to the development and implementation of best practices in sample management.
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, laboratory science, or a related field.
- Proven experience in sample management, logistics, or laboratory coordination, with a focus on clinical trials or similar environments.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex sample handling and tracking tasks.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience mentoring or training team members.
- Familiarity with sample management systems, laboratory protocols, and regulatory guidelines, with a demonstrated ability to ensure compliance.
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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