Histologist

We are seeking a Histologist 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.

As a Histology Technician, you will perform gross trimming of tissues and organ systems, processing, paraffin embedding, and sectioning for pathological analysis in our pathology laboratory.

What you’ll be doing:

• Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

• Secure the slice sample on a slide and use specialized dyes to stain it, highlighting cellular structures for pathologists or research scientists.

• Operate and perform routine and non-routine maintenance on histology laboratory equipment (including balances, tissue processors, embedding units, microtomes, cryostat, automatic stainers, automatic coverslippers, automatic cassette and slide labelers, microscopes, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization autostainers).

• Troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision.

• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAPA regulations.

• Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

• Maintain proficiency and training requirements.

• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma with 1 year of relevant laboratory and/or Clinical Trials experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Certification from a recognized certifying agency, HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred but not required.

• Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.

• Ability to work as part of a team.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Detailed knowledge of pathology, specialized laboratory equipment, clinical testing procedures, staining techniques, and applicable laboratory testing regulations.

• Ability to perform routine embedding in a variety of tissues and cut routine and frozen sections.

• Problem-solving ability and clear communication with peers and superiors.

• 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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $61,100.00 - $101,800.00. 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.