Associate Scientist - Flow Cytometry

IQVIA • Santa Clarita, CA

1d • $41,400 - $86,100

About The Position

We are seeking a Laboratory 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. Job Summary: This role performs routine laboratory testing, data analysis, and procedural support to ensure accurate and compliant analytical operations in a regulated environment. What You’ll Be Doing: Perform and document analytical procedures according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines Analyze routine data, verify result validity, and escalate unusual findings Prepare buffers, solutions, and assist with LIMS data uploads under guidance Support updates to laboratory procedures and participate in quality investigations Train entry‑level staff, perform equipment calibration and maintenance, and contribute to cross‑functional projects What We Are Looking For: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; some CAP/CLIA locations may require a degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology. Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) Experience with laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling Familiarity with automation or specialized laboratory equipment Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree Responsible for performing and documenting analytical procedures in accordance with SOPS and regulatory guidelines. Perform routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances. Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel. Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff. Assists in quality investigations, deviations, and resolution. Prepares buffers and solutions for analysis, as required. Assists in the review and update of laboratory procedures and techniques Guides entry level staff on routine procedures and supports on-boarding of new staff. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: S• Bachelor's Degree Bachelors Degree Or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology or cytotechnology.) Req 6 months experience in a regulated laboratory environment. Pref Requires basic knowledge of assigned technical area, systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience. Demonstrates understanding of functional area and responsibilities. Working knowledge of any applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP). Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques. Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. Experience working with automation or specialized laboratory equipment. Proficiency with routine and some non-routine laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics. Good computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel. Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously. 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 and emotional, financial and social well‑being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey. To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits. 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. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com 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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe 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 $41,400.00 - $86,100.00. 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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; some CAP/CLIA locations may require a degree in chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques and Good Laboratory Practices (GLP)
• Experience with laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling
• Familiarity with automation or specialized laboratory equipment
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Requires basic knowledge of assigned technical area, systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience.
• Demonstrates understanding of functional area and responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of any applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• Experience working with automation or specialized laboratory equipment.
• Proficiency with routine and some non-routine laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.
• Good computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

• 6 months experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document analytical procedures according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Analyze routine data, verify result validity, and escalate unusual findings
• Prepare buffers, solutions, and assist with LIMS data uploads under guidance
• Support updates to laboratory procedures and participate in quality investigations
• Train entry‑level staff, perform equipment calibration and maintenance, and contribute to cross‑functional projects
• Responsible for performing and documenting analytical procedures in accordance with SOPS and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel.
• Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff.
• Assists in quality investigations, deviations, and resolution.
• Prepares buffers and solutions for analysis, as required.
• Assists in the review and update of laboratory procedures and techniques
• Guides entry level staff on routine procedures and supports on-boarding of new staff.

Benefits

• 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 and emotional, financial and social well‑being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.
• To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level