Laboratory Assistant - Early Phase Clinical Research

Part Time Laboratory Assistant - San Antonio, TX

ICON is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organisation united by a mission to bring new medicines and treatments to patients faster.

As a values-driven organisation, integrity, collaboration, agility, and inclusion are at the heart of how we work and interact with each other, customers, patients and suppliers.

Title: Lab Assistant - Early Phase Clinical Research

Location: 100% on site- San Antonio TX 78232

Job Type: PRN/As Needed- Hours are driven by workload and business needs

Schedule/Shift: Approximately 20 hours/week spread across weekdays with some weekend coverage needed as well. Shift coverage needed for evenings, nights, and weekends/ mornings.

What you will do

• You will support a fast-paced clinical research laboratory by handling, tracking, storing, and distributing biological specimens.
• This role is critical to maintaining sample integrity and ensuring accurate documentation throughout the testing process.
• Success in this position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a high-volume environment.

Key responsibilities include

• Receive, organize, and distribute laboratory specimens
• Prepare and manage samples for testing and analysis
• Retrieve specimens for add-on testing and laboratory requests
• Maintain sample storage, inventory, rotation, and disposal processes
• Transfer specimens to and from long-term storage
• Monitor specimen tracking and pending reports
• Maintain accurate documentation and inventory logs
• Follow all laboratory quality, safety, and regulatory procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required qualifications and experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0-2 years of experience in a laboratory or related environment, with a strong willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Basic familiarity with lab equipment and techniques
• Pipetting experience preferred
• Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen tracking preferred
• Lab, healthcare, specimen processing, and phlebotomy experience is preferred
• Basic computer and documentation skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities

Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.

Rewards & Benefits

ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.

Benefits may include

• Competitive base salary and performance related incentives
• Health and wellbeing programmes including medical, dental, and vision coverage where applicable
• Retirement and pension plans
• Life assurance and disability coverage
• Employee assistance programmes and wellbeing resources
• Learning and development opportunities through structured training and career pathways

• Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
• Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.

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