New · posted Oct 29
ICON · Pharmaceuticals
Validation Analyst, Labs
- Farmingdale, NY
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
Validation Analyst (Labs) - Farmingdale NY - Office-based
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.
Validation Analyst, Labs- Farmingdale NY- on site.
As a Validation Analyst, Labs at ICON, you will ensure the accuracy, reliability, and compliance of laboratory processes and systems supporting clinical trials.
What you need
You will bring relevant quality assurance and compliance experience, along with the following qualifications and skills.
Required qualifications and experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in laboratory validation, quality assurance, or related role within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or clinical research industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory requirements (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH) governing laboratory operations and validation activities.
- Proficiency in validation methodologies, documentation practices, and quality management systems.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Willingness to travel as required (approximately 5%)
Employment with ICON is contingent upon having the legal right to work in the country where the role is based.
What you'll do
You will take responsibility for quality assurance and compliance deliverables, applying your skills to ensure quality and efficiency.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with laboratory and quality assurance teams to develop and execute validation protocols and test plans for laboratory instruments, equipment, and software systems.
- Conducting validation testing, data analysis, and documentation in accordance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
- Identifying and troubleshooting validation issues, deviations, and Nn-conformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions as needed.
- Providing technical expertise and guidance on validation strategies, best practices, and regulatory expectations to project teams and stakeholders.
- Contributing to the continuous improvement of laboratory processes, systems, and validation methodologies.
Pay and benefits
$62,376 – $77,970 a year
Employer provided$62,376.00-$77,970.00
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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
Farmingdale, 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 · October 29, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 9% below the US median for Validation & CQV roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in New York8 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US25 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $62,376 | — | $77,970 |
| New York (middle half) | $63,750 | $77,000 | $80,375 |
| All US (middle half) | $67,500 | $77,000 | $92,000 |
This role: ICON's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Validation & CQV roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 29, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Validation & CQV
The general path across 128 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 19 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Validation and qualification11
- Lab testing and methods8
- Collaboration and leadership4
- GMP and compliance3
- Quality systems and risk3
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Investigations and CAPA1
- Data and digital systems1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
Company hiring pulse
ICON on Regulatory Jobs
- 11
- Open roles
- 11
- Distinct roles
- 6
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality7 64%
- Regulatory3 27%
- Compliance & Safety1 9%
By level
- Associate & Specialist4 36%
- Manager3 27%
- Director2 18%
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