Lab Assistant

IQVIA • Valencia, CA

21h • $24,400 - $50,900

About The Position

We are seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join IQVIA’s laboratory business at Valencia, CA. Shift: Monday - Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM 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. Assist senior laboratory staff with routine laboratory procedures, including specimen processing, storage, and retrieval, while maintaining a clean and organized work environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent (Associate Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology may be required for some locations).
• 0–6 months of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory practices, safety procedures, and equipment handling.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• 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.
• Familiarity with sterilization, decontamination, and hazardous waste management procedures.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain effective reporting and workflow control.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and technical support to the laboratory team.
• Wash, rinse, dry, and store glassware such as test tubes, beakers, and flasks.
• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of work areas, disinfecting benches and equipment.
• Prepare and sterilize laboratory supplies and materials.
• Label tubes and prepare samples for analysis.
• Facilitate post-analysis storage and sample banking.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and assist with inventory management.
• Support safety, quality, and 6S initiatives in compliance with 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees