Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant

Valencia, United States of America | Full time | Office-based | R1540632

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join IQVIA's laboratory business at Valencia, CA.

Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:30am-6pm

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.

Assist senior laboratory staff with routine laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, storage, and retrieval, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Provide administrative and technical support to the laboratory team.
• Wash, rinse, dry, and store glassware such as test tubes, beakers, and flasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, disinfecting benches and equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize laboratory supplies and materials.
• Label tubes and prepare samples for analysis.
• Facilitate post-analysis storage and sample banking.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and assist with inventory management.
• Support safety, quality, and 6S initiatives in compliance with regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology may be required for some locations).
• 06 months of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices, safety procedures, and equipment handling.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• 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.
• Familiarity with sterilization, decontamination, and hazardous waste management procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain effective reporting and workflow control.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

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 $24,400.00 - $50,900.00. 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.