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

Location: 100% on site- San Antonio TX 78232

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

Schedule/Shift: Our lab operates 7 days/week, so we are seeking coverage typically between 6 AM-3 PM. Weekend availability is required.

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

Your profile:

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
• •Lab, healthcare, specimen processing, and phlebotomy experience is preferred
• •is a plus
• •Basic computer and documentation skills
• •Strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
• •Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
• •Experience with laboratory information systems and specimen tracking preferred
• •Pipetting experience preferred

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.

Inclusion and Accessibility

ICON is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and accessible workplace where everyone feels valued and supported.

If you require reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know or submit a request here .

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