Histologist 1

IQVIA • Valencia, CA

12d • $46,200 - $96,200

About The Position

We are seeking Histologist 1 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 histology workflows, including paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining to support accurate and timely pathological analysis. The position ensures high‑quality slide preparation while maintaining regulatory compliance and efficient laboratory operations.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing microtomy, embedding, staining, and related histology procedures
• Proficiency with laboratory instruments and routine equipment troubleshooting
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and Microsoft Office applications
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory workflows
• Effective communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks while maintaining high quality and compliance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks.
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tissue samples and slides for microscopic evaluation using standard histology techniques
• Perform routine and special staining procedures to support diagnostic and research activities
• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
• Support process improvements, documentation updates, and lab 6S initiatives
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and other regulatory requirements

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.
• 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.
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• 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 $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED