Lab Associate- Microbiology

IQVIA • Valencia, CA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Laboratory Technician 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 and documentation to support clinical trials research. You will ensure high‑quality data generation while upholding safety, quality, and regulatory standards. What You’ll Be Doing: Perform routine specimen testing and document results according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines Evaluate analytical results and escalate performance issues or unusual findings to senior staff Prepare buffers, solutions, and maintain sample and reagent storage Support development and documentation of new laboratory procedures Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and assist in maintaining a safe, compliant, and organized lab environment What We Are Looking For: High School Diploma or equivalent. Basic knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment, and instrumentation Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory standards Familiarity with laboratory safety, hazardous chemical handling, and infection control procedures Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain accurate reporting and workflow Strong attention to detail with basic computer proficiency Capability to work independently while supporting team priorities 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. 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 $34,700.00 - $72,300.00. 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory principles, equipment, and instrumentation
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with laboratory safety, hazardous chemical handling, and infection control procedures
• Ability to collaborate effectively and maintain accurate reporting and workflow
• Strong attention to detail with basic computer proficiency
• Capability to work independently while supporting team priorities
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints).

Responsibilities

• Perform routine specimen testing and document results according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Evaluate analytical results and escalate performance issues or unusual findings to senior staff
• Prepare buffers, solutions, and maintain sample and reagent storage
• Support development and documentation of new laboratory procedures
• Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and assist in maintaining a safe, compliant, and organized lab environment

What This Job Offers

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