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ICON plc

Senior Research Scientist

ICON plc

Senior Research Scientist conducting various experiments and method developments for ICON. Collaborating with global teams and mentoring junior scientists in a clinical research setting.

Posted 6/10/2026full-timeLenexa • Kansas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Designs and executes experiments for method development under supervision or independently depending on level
  • Develops new scientific approaches to method development and communicates these to the global science team
  • Depending on level the scientist may: Mentor more junior scientists and advise operation on developed methods
  • Reviews and approves data of other scientists
  • Provide scientific input to management and BD about new technology investments and lines of service
  • Discusses scientific results with sponsors together with project manager
  • Promotes ICON/PRA utilizing their scientific skills through scientific communication such as external publication of posters and journal articles.
  • Perform R&D projects
  • Training of technicians on technical aspects

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • BS in Science + 5-7 years of experience in a relevant laboratory field
  • MS or PhD with applicable research in a relevant scientific field preferred
  • Ligand binding assays ELISA, ECLIA PK, PD, and immunogenicity
  • Usage of relevant software (e.g. SoftMax Pro, Watson)
  • Flow cytometry Panel design
  • Gating strategy design
  • Experience with Spectral Flow Method Development
  • Communicate and/or participate in communication with clients regarding project status.
  • Read, write and speak fluent English

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • 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

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Hard Skills & Tools
method developmentligand binding assaysELISAECLIAPKPDimmunogenicityflow cytometryspectral flow method developmentgating strategy design
Soft Skills
mentoringscientific communicationcollaborationadvisingdata reviewproject management
Certifications
BS in ScienceMS in SciencePhD in Science