Sample Prep Associate

IQVIA•Ithaca, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Sample Prep Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, New York. 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 involves performing routine laboratory workflows to prepare biological samples for analysis while supporting lab readiness through reagent preparation, equipment care, waste handling, and accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs, GLP, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent (some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require an Associate Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology)
Proficiency with pipetting techniques and basic laboratory principles (reagent preparation, sample handling, and safe bench practices)
Working knowledge of GLP fundamentals, laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling
Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
Service-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting internal laboratory “customers” through reliability, responsiveness, and proactive communication
Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation
Ability to manage routine, recurring tasks consistently while prioritizing safety, quality, and operational needs
Effective collaboration skills and comfort working across teams (e.g., wet lab, LC-MS/MS, metrology) to prevent workflow bottlenecks

Responsibilities

Execute routine sample preparation techniques to support downstream analytical testing
Prepare reagents and mobile phases and document work in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
Make and record observations, perform basic calculations, and collect and prepare data for evaluation
Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel
Support lab operations through equipment upkeep, glassware cleaning, and general housekeeping aligned to 6S standards
Manage routine waste handling workflows including biowaste, sharps, chemical, and instrument waste streams while following safety requirements
Assist with inventory maintenance, stocking labs and stockroom supplies, labeling, and freezer or sample storage organization as needed
Communicate clearly and timely with cross-functional stakeholders and support workflow management in LIMS and/or automated instrumentation environments