New · posted Nov 12
ICON · Biotechnology
Quality Control Analyst I
- Whitesboro, NY
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
- Perform quality control (QC) inspections to identify deficiencies in sample handling/preparation, reagent preparation, laboratory methods, notebooks, raw data, and report tables.
- Review study materials for compliance with the protocol, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and applicable regulations.
- Perform verification of operational activities including review of notebooks, raw data, and report tables.
- Employ rapid feedback loop to resolve deficiencies found during QC inspection. Ensure subsequent correction(s) are made.
- Assist in the implementation of the quality management system, including both corrective and preventive actions.
- Maintain accurate and complete records and ensures QC documentation is incorporated into appropriate study files.
Quality Control Analyst I (QC), Bioanalytical, Clinical Research (CRO), Full time, M - F, Whitesboro, New York (NY)
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.
We are seeking a Quality Control Analyst I (QC) to support the Bioanalytical Laboratory and Project Management Teams at ICON's Whitesboro, New York site. The Quality Control Analyst I (QC) will perform quality control (QC) inspections to identify deficiencies and communicate with internal and external teams to resolve deficiencies in a timely manner.
You will need
- BS or equivalent combination of experience and education and an
- Understanding of client and site needs, and external regulatory requirements
- 1+ year's experience in a laboratory or research environment, highly preferred
- Immunoassay exposure, great to have
- Self-starter with track record of well-developed learning strategies.
- Must be self-motivated and work well with various internal groups.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you need
Pay and benefits
$46,864 – $58,580 a year
Employer provided$46,864.00-$58,580.00
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Rewards & Benefits
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
ICON offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your health, wellbeing, and career development.
Benefits may include:
Benefits may vary depending on role and location.
Visit our careers site to read more about the benefits ICON offers.
Where you'll work
Whitesboro, NYOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Inclusion and Accessibility
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 12, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 28% below the US median for Quality Control roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in New York23 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US90 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $46,864 | — | $58,580 |
| New York (middle half) | $58,500 | $66,000 | $76,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $63,625 | $72,750 | $88,250 |
This role: ICON's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Quality Control roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 12, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Quality Control
The general path across 264 open Quality Control roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not ICON's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 17 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods5
- Documentation and SOPs5
- GMP and compliance4
- Clinical trial conduct3
- Quality systems and risk2
- Collaboration and leadership2
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Quality Control work in biotechnology, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Parts 210 and 211(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA current good manufacturing practice for finished pharmaceuticals
- USPUSP–NF(official source, opens in a new tab)US Pharmacopeia general chapters and monographs, such as <61> bioburden, <85> endotoxin, <1225> validation
- FDAFDA OOS guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigating Out-of-Specification (OOS) Test Results for Pharmaceutical Production
- FDAFDA data integrity guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Data Integrity and Compliance With Drug CGMP: Questions and Answers
- FDA21 CFR Part 11(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA rules for electronic records and electronic signatures
- ICHICH Q2(R2) and Q14(official source, opens in a new tab)Validation and development of analytical procedures
- FDAFDA analytical procedures guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Analytical Procedures and Methods Validation for Drugs and Biologics
- ICHICH Q1 stability testing(official source, opens in a new tab)Stability testing of drug substances and drug products
- EDQMEuropean Pharmacopoeia(official source, opens in a new tab)The Ph. Eur. quality standards for medicines in Europe, published by the EDQM
- ICHICH Q3 impurities(official source, opens in a new tab)Impurities in drug substances and products, residual solvents and elemental impurities
- FDAFDA aseptic processing guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)Sterile Drug Products Produced by Aseptic Processing: Current Good Manufacturing Practice
- ISOISO 14644-1(official source, opens in a new tab)Cleanroom air cleanliness classification by particle concentration
- EUEU GMP (EudraLex Volume 4)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU's good manufacturing practice rules, including Annex 1 sterile and Annex 15 validation
- FDA21 CFR Parts 600 to 680(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA standards for biological products, from licensing to lot release
- ICHICH Q5 and Q6B(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality of biotechnological products and their specifications
- ISOISO/IEC 17025(official source, opens in a new tab)Competence of testing and calibration laboratories
Company hiring pulse
ICON on Regulatory Jobs
- 159
- Open roles
- 159
- Distinct roles
- 38
- Locations
By discipline
- Clinical152 92%
- Quality10 6%
- Regulatory4 2%
By level
- Associate & Specialist71 43%
- Senior & Principal66 40%
- Manager23 14%
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Quality Control Analyst I at ICON
Open until filled. $47K–$59K a year, employer provided.