Senior Medical Technologist

Senior Medical Technologist in Singapore. Join us and advance your career with an industry leader.

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.

Position Summary

Senior Medical Technologist ensures the Central Laboratory is meeting the highest quality standards. This role performs the general technical assignments and testing in the Laboratory Department in accordance with current procedures and quality standards. This role will involve 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. Lastly, this role assists with the teaching and development of staff currently in the department; to maintain at all times the required high standards and quality.

Job Responsibilities

• Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center on our commitment to People, Clients, and Performance.
• 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. Operate independently with a willingness to make decisions; project credibility and make a professional and positive impression on others; monitor progress and hold self and others accountable.
• Accept direction and instructions from the Laboratory Management Team and assist in overseeing work performed by staff in the Laboratory department.
• Responsible for the quality and timelines of technical procedures, as well as their compliance with applicable company, CAP, and local regulatory agency testing requirements.
• Perform technical assignments and testing and issue reports in accordance with written procedures.
• Enter and release required information in the LIS, such as test results, comments, and quality control results in a timely manner.
• Adhere to written internal and external quality control procedures to ensure the quality of the results.
• Consult with laboratory management staff prior to reporting grossly abnormal results.
• Direct and assist technical staff in the preparation of quality control documentation and compliance with all appropriate regulatory procedures.
• Oversee the maintenance of regular inventory of all reagents and spare parts required in this section.
• Assist with the maintenance, calibration, and validation of the instruments/assays assigned to the section according to written laboratory procedures.
• Establish good relationships internally and externally. Interact with other departments and clients.
• Responsible for maintaining all paperwork and ensuring all records are kept up to date.
• Assist with responding to queries and quality issues, and participate in root cause analysis investigations.
• Assist with Batch review and sign off in LIMS.
• Assist with workflow assignments and section schedules.
• Assist with the writing of SOPs, quality documents, and working procedures as required.
• Assist with the evaluation and validation of new procedures as required.
• Provide input to management about the performance of technical student trainees.
• Responsible for training of employees in the section as well as maintaining training files.
• Assist in maintaining temperature monitoring system.
• Report to and be responsible to Supervisor/Manager for daily operation and evaluation of work performance.
• Participate in required Continuous Professional Education Programs.
• Carry out specific tasks relevant to the general running of the laboratory as assigned by the Management team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology or equivalent, or BSc degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Biomedical Science majoring in Chemistry, Haematology, Immunology, and/or Infectious Diseases.
• Proven experience successfully performing as a Technologist or significant proven experience supporting development activities.
• Previous experience in Hematology.
• Compliance with all health and safety legislation and awareness of employee responsibilities in this context.
• Basic working knowledge of and compliance with all CAP and local agency regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Fluency in English both written and oral.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks with good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and handle information in line with GCP/GLP/GDP.
• Familiar with the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Understands the basic principles of quality control, quality assurance, and quality audits.
• Basic working knowledge of LIMS.

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.

Examples of benefits include:

• Various annual leave entitlements.
• A range of health insurance offerings.
• Competitive retirement planning offerings.
• Global Employee Assistance Programme, LifeWorks, offering 24-hour access to a global network of professionals.
• Life assurance.
• Flexible country-specific optional benefits.

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

At ICON, diversity, inclusion & belonging are fundamental to our culture and values. We’re dedicated to providing an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please let us know or submit a request here.

Interested in the role, but unsure if you meet all of the requirements? We encourage you to apply regardless.

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