Laboratory Associate

IQVIA • Valencia, CA

7d • Onsite

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. This role is based onsite in Valencia, CA and follows a Tuesday through Saturday shift from 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 6 months relevant lab experience required OR Equivalent combination of education, training and experience required
• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applicable regulatory standards
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and analytical techniques
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety procedures, infection control, and hazardous material handling
• Ability to maintain accurate documentation and manage workflow effectively
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with internal stakeholders
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints).
• Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

Nice To Haves

• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analysis of specimens and document results according to SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Evaluate analytical results against system-generated algorithms and defined acceptance criteria
• Identify atypical results or errors and escalate to senior laboratory personnel
• Prepare buffers, reagents, and solutions required for laboratory analysis
• Maintain proper post-analysis storage of samples and reagents
• Assist in maintaining laboratory organization in alignment with 6S standards
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and notify staff of supply shortages

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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