Lab Assistant

Lab AssistantValencia, United States of America | Office-basedWe are seeking a Lab Assistant 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:Provide administrative and laboratory support by assisting with routine laboratory procedures, specimen processing, storage activities, and laboratory maintenance. Help ensure laboratory operations remain organized, compliant, and efficient while supporting safety and quality requirements.What You'll Be Doing:Maintain laboratory glassware by washing, rinsing, drying, distributing, and storing laboratory materialsClean and disinfect workstations, equipment, and laboratory areas to support a safe working environmentPrepare, label, sterilize, and organize laboratory supplies, tubes, equipment, and materialsSupport specimen storage, sample banking, retrieval activities, and post-analysis storage processesAssist with laboratory equipment maintenance and routine laboratory preparation activities, including simple buffer preparationHelp manage laboratory inventory, supply organization, and workstation cleanlinessFollow safety, quality, regulatory, and 6S requirements while maintaining accurate workflow supportWhat We Are Looking For:High School Diploma or equivalent required. (Some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require an Associate Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution.)6 months of experience at a regulated lab environmentBasic knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handlingBasic knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, terminology, sterilization, decontamination procedures, and hazardous waste managementOther equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degreeThe Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkersAbility to maintain effective reporting procedures and support laboratory workflowBasic computer skills with strong attention to detail and organizational abilitiesKnowledge of safe exposure practices related to chemicals and blood-borne pathogensCommitment to continuous learning, quality standards, and regulatory compliancePhysical Demands 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 jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.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 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. 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 $25,300.00 - $52,700.00. 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.Where You'll WorkOffice-based. You'll work primarily from one of our office locations, collaborating closely with colleagues in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This setting offers access to on-site resources, real-time interaction and opportunities to build strong relationships through in-person work.