Laboratory Associate - Specialty Processing Shift: Tue-Sat 3:00pm to 11:30pm

Lab Associate

Location: Valencia, CA, United States of America

Shift: Tue-Sat 3:00pm to 11:30pm

We are seeking a Lab Associate 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.

Responsible for performing a variety of routine testing procedures to obtain data for use in clinical trials research.

What You'll be Doing:

• Perform routine analysis of specimens and document results in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluate validity of analytical results against the algorithms displayed by the lab computer system.
• Identify and document potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results, escalating to senior lab personnel.
• Prepare buffers and solutions for analysis, as required.
• Perform secondary review of analytical results when signed off as competent to do so for applicable instrument(s) and/or data type(s).
• Manage post-analysis sample and reagent storage.
• Assist in the development and writing of new laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Maintain good housekeeping of the lab environment, consistent with 6S standards.

What We are Looking For:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, or Bachelor's Degree. Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
• 6 months of relevant lab experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic knowledge of lab principles and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applicable regulatory agency standards.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical 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:

• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used in the area of responsibility.

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, emotional, financial, and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

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.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $34,700.00 - $86,800.00. 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.