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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Medical Laboratory Technician - Medical Laboratory Technician, Automated Chemistry

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeValencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required; certain CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require a Bachelor of Science in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
  • An active Medical Laboratory Technician license valid in California is required.
  • Applicable certificates and credentials required by relevant state, country, or other regulatory bodies are required.
  • Working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, including Good Laboratory Practices, is required.
  • Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques and automated or specialized laboratory equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection-control practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling is required.
  • Proficiency with routine and selected non-routine laboratory calculations, including averages, means, standard deviations, and quality-control metrics, is required.
  • Basic knowledge of assigned automated chemistry systems, technical procedures, and laboratory responsibilities is required.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel is required.
  • Ability to guide entry-level colleagues, deliver hands-on training, and support new-hire onboarding is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting; close eye work involving computer use, typing, and reading small print; and occasional exposure to cold temperatures. Physical demands vary by assigned work area and tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Analyze routine data to confirm procedures are progressing as expected and results remain within acceptable tolerances.
  • Identify unusual results or potential performance errors, document findings, and escalate concerns to senior laboratory personnel.
  • Prepare analytical results for upload into the laboratory information management system under the guidance of senior staff.
  • Prepare buffers and solutions and perform assigned calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
  • Assist with quality investigations, deviations, procedural updates, and implementation of laboratory process changes.
  • Train laboratory personnel in areas of demonstrated competency and support onboarding of new team members.
  • Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders while supporting laboratory safety, quality, continuing education, and 6S initiatives.
  • Work Sunday through Thursday, 2:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

Desired Qualifications

  • Six months of experience in a regulated laboratory environment is preferred.

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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