Specimen Receipt & Processing Associate

IQVIA • Santa Clarita, CA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking Specimen Receipt and Processing Associate to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business at Valencia, CA. Shift: Wednesday-Saturday 7:00am-3:30pm, Sunday 10:00am-6:30pm 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. As a Specimen Receipt and Processing Associate, you will support the accurate and timely receipt, inspection, and organization of clinical specimens, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills and familiarity with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• 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.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills in a lab environment.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the receipt of consignments and shipments of clinical specimens.
• Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient information forms, escalating discrepancies or damage.
• Conduct secondary checks of shipping materials to ensure no specimens are left behind.
• Dispose of or recycle kit shipping supplies according to protocol.
• Respond to after-hour alarms and support critical job functions.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and workstation organization.
• Support inventory tracking and general administrative duties.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in ongoing training and education.

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