Laboratory Associate

IQVIA • Santa Clarita, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking 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: Perform routine laboratory testing and analysis to support clinical trial research while ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant data. Contribute to laboratory operations, quality standards, and cross‑functional collaboration. What You’ll Be Doing: Perform routine specimen analysis and document results in accordance with SOPs and regulations Review and evaluate analytical results and escalate irregular findings to senior laboratory staff Prepare buffers and solutions and support post‑analysis sample and reagent storage Assist with drafting and refining laboratory procedures and maintaining 6S housekeeping standards Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and report supply needs What We Are Looking For: High School Diploma or equivalent; some locations may require a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. Knowledge of basic laboratory principles and Good Laboratory Practices Understanding of laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and standard computer applications 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 maintain accurate reporting procedures and manage workflow efficiently Strong collaboration skills for working with internal partners Ability to follow established procedures and maintain quality standards 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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent; some locations may require a Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory principles and Good Laboratory Practices
• Understanding of laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling
• Familiarity with laboratory instrumentation and standard computer applications
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Ability to maintain accurate reporting procedures and manage workflow efficiently
• Strong collaboration skills for working with internal partners
• Ability to follow established procedures and maintain quality standards
• 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 analysis and document results in accordance with SOPs and regulations
• Review and evaluate analytical results and escalate irregular findings to senior laboratory staff
• Prepare buffers and solutions and support post‑analysis sample and reagent storage
• Assist with drafting and refining laboratory procedures and maintaining 6S housekeeping standards
• Communicate clearly with cross‑functional teams and report supply needs

What This Job Offers

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