New · posted Oct 22
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
Validation Analyst I
- Farmingdale, NY
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
Validation Analyst I (Labs)
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.
- Recognize, exemplify and adhere to ICON's values which center around our commitment to People, Clients and Performance.
- As a member of staff, the employee is expected to 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.
- Travel (approximately less than 5%) domestic and/or international.
- Accept direction from Manager and or Scientific Director of Global Validation.
What you need
- 3+ years Medical Laboratory experience
- Prior experience as a Medical Technologist, Biomedical Scientist, Lab Technician, or similar
- Bachelor's degree in clinical laboratory science or similar degree preferred.
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques, instrumentation, and quality control procedures.
- Experience working in a clinical laboratory or research setting is required.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Attention to detail, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
- Assist in the preparation of validation plans and reports and in performance of results analysis.
- Prepare accuracy , precision, correlation, or stability samples for validation studies.
- Distribute and/or ship validation, correlation, or stability samples within or to ILS owned facilities and/or collaborators.
- Assist in coordinating the performance and completion of validation studies in a timely manner.
- Import data as needed into a statistical analysis tool such as EP evaluator or equivalent.
- Maintain a readily accessible, up to date electronic library of completed validation, correlation, or stability study statistical experiments.
- Be available to assist laboratory in assay validation experiments as necessary.
- Perform other relevant tasks depending on the needs of the global validation department.
- Responsible for the performance of required manual procedures and operation of automated instrumentation under supervision of the Manager or Laboratory Director as necessary.
Pay and benefits
ICON didn't publish pay for this role
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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
Farmingdale, NYOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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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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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Associate & Specialist roles in New York5 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US21 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York (middle half) | $77,000 | $77,000 | $90,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $77,000 | $77,000 | $92,000 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 120 open Validation & CQV 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 24 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Lab testing and methods9
- Validation and qualification9
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs3
- Quality systems and risk2
Company hiring pulse
ICON on Regulatory Jobs
- 9
- Open roles
- 9
- Distinct roles
- 5
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality5 56%
- Regulatory3 33%
- Compliance & Safety1 11%
By level
- Manager3 33%
- Associate & Specialist3 33%
- Director2 22%
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Validation Analyst I at ICON
Open until filled.