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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Laboratory Associate

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeValencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USA$35.9k - $74.8k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree; some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology.
  • At least 6 months of relevant laboratory experience.
  • Basic knowledge of laboratory principles.
  • Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and applicable regulatory agency standards.
  • Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used within the area of responsibility.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling.
  • Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies.
  • Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
  • Ability to collaborate with internal stakeholders.
  • Basic computer skills and attention to detail when documenting analytical results.
  • Ability to follow standard operating procedures and regulatory requirements consistently.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work are required. Physical demands vary by assigned work area and tasks, with occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine specimen analysis and document results in accordance with standard operating procedures and regulatory guidelines.
  • Evaluate analytical results against laboratory system algorithms and identify discrepancies.
  • Escalate unusual findings, performance issues, or potential errors to senior laboratory personnel.
  • Prepare buffers, solutions, and materials required for laboratory testing.
  • Store samples and reagents appropriately following analysis activities.
  • Assist with laboratory procedure development, documentation updates, and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Support laboratory housekeeping, safety, quality, and 6S initiatives.
  • Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders and notify staff of supply shortages.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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