Laboratory Associate - Sample Processing

We are seeking a Laboratory Associate to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, at our Austin, TX location.

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 Overview: Responsible for performing a variety of routine testing procedures to obtain data for use in clinical trials research.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performs routine processing/analysis of specimens and documents results in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines.

• Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel/Management.

• Responsible for preparation of buffers and solutions for analysis, as required.

• May perform secondary review of analytical results when signed-off as competent to do so for applicable instrument(s) and/or data type(s).

• Responsible for post-analysis sample and reagent storage.

• Assists in the development and writing of new laboratory procedures and techniques.

• Assists in good housekeeping of the lab environment, consistent with 6S standards.

• Notifies appropriate staff of supply shortages.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology)

• 6 months relevant lab experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

• Basic knowledge of lab principles.

• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applicable regulatory agency standards.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

• 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.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.

• Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used in the area of responsibility.

• Basic computer skills.

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 Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $41,100.00 - $68,500.00. 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.

Salary : $41,100 - $68,500