Histology Technician: Slide Prep & Pathology Support

We are seeking a Histology Technician to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA. We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development. Job Summary: Perform routine tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining to prepare high-quality slides for pathological analysis. Partner with pathologists and laboratory colleagues to deliver accurate, timely results while maintaining regulatory, quality, and safety standards. What You'll Be Doing: Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation through tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining Partner with pathologists to facilitate analysis and the timely delivery of results Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs, good documentation practices, and regulatory guidelines Ensure compliance with applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP requirements Support process improvements that enhance data quality, reduce costs, or improve turnaround times Maintain laboratory inventory, housekeeping, safety, quality, and 6S standards Support study setup activities and laboratory or cross-functional projects as assigned What We Are Looking For: A High School Diploma or equivalent is required Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in a histopathology lab or discipline ASCP qualification or equivalent and 1 year of experience in a clinical, research, academic, or commercial/production laboratory are required Detailed knowledge of histology techniques, specialized laboratory equipment, clinical testing procedures, staining techniques, and applicable laboratory testing regulations Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues Applicable certifications and licenses as required by local regulations Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: Strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple tasks simultaneously Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and pathologists Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures. What We Offer You: We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees' physical, mental and emotional, financial and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey. To learn more about our benefits, visit If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible! 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. Learn more at 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 $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr IQVIA