Biorepository Associate

Quintiles • Santa Clarita, CA

252d • $33,600 - $56,000

About The Position

We are seeking a Biorepository Associate to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA's laboratory business 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. The Biorepository Associate is responsible for assisting with a variety of routine activities associated with the receipt, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines and company procedures.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and workflow management.
• Capability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail and organizational skills for managing specimens and workflows.
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and guidelines for specimen handling.
• Adaptability in a fast-paced laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the receipt of consignments and shipments, performing quality checks and escalating issues as needed.
• Conduct secondary checks of shipping materials to ensure specimens are not left in kit packaging.
• Coordinate the correct disposal or recycling of kit shipping supplies.
• Manage the shipping of specimens for long-term storage or client sample disposition.
• Handle receipt of compounds and control material, depending on the functional area.
• Support after-hours alarms and other critical functions, as well as assist in equipment maintenance.
• Maintain workstation cleanliness and inventory, notifying appropriate staff of supply shortages.
• Organize the work area and perform administrative duties as requested by management.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in continuing education opportunities.
• Perform work in compliance with regulatory guidelines and company standards.

Benefits

• Integrated benefits programs and resources for physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED