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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Lab Associate

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeDurham, NC, USA$35.9k - $74.8k /yrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent, or a bachelor's degree, is required; some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require a Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
  • Six months of relevant laboratory experience is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and applicable regulatory agency standards.
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
  • An equivalent combination 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 and communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used in the area of responsibility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform routine analysis of specimens and document results in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
  • Evaluate the validity of analytical results against algorithms displayed by the laboratory computer system.
  • Identify, document, and escalate potential performance errors or unusual results to senior laboratory personnel.
  • Prepare buffers and solutions required for analysis and manage post-analysis sample and reagent storage.
  • Assist with laboratory housekeeping, supply monitoring, and communication with cross-functional stakeholders.

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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