Research Laboratory Technician

Job Title

Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Location: Irving, Texas

Role and Responsibilities

• Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
• Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
• Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study's lab.
• Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
• Enter data into departmental database.
• Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
• Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
• Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
• Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
• Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
• Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
• Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
• Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day's clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Certification not required

Preferred Skills

• IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
• Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $42,700.00 - $89,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.