We are seeking a Laboratory Operations Associate to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business in 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 Laboratory Operations Associate, you will be responsible for various activities associated with accessioning of clinical specimens. You will also be guiding entry level staff on basic department procedures and serving as a point of contact for routine troubleshooting and resolution. 

What you’ll be doing:

• Accessioning and problem resolution ensuring all samples are accurately identified, sorted, and labeled for testing and/or storage.
• Responsible for freezer and inventory maintenance.
• Identifying errors or the potential for problems and escalating to senior level staff.
• Guiding entry level staff on basic department procedures and assisting with on-boarding of new staff.
• Supporting and responding to after-hour alarms and/or other job critical functions.
• Handling receipt of compounds and control material.
• Supporting safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.
• Notifying appropriate staff of supply shortages.
• Complying with company's procedures and regulatory requirements, as applicable.

What We Are Looking For:

• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent Required.
• Bachelor's Degree Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology degree Required.
• 6 months of related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

• Basic knowledge of internal systems and procedures and demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve routine challenges.
• Good working knowledge of relevant procedures and basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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!

Q² Solutions,IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $43,000.00 - $64,600.00. 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.