Laboratory Associate

About this role

We are seeking Laboratory Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Austin, TX. 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: The Laboratory Associate performs routine laboratory testing procedures to generate accurate data for use in clinical trials research. This role supports compliant specimen analysis, documentation, quality practices, and clear communication across laboratory stakeholders. Schedule for this position will be Monday - Friday 7 am to 4 pm with occasional overtime available on Saturdays.   What You'll Be Doing: • Perform routine analysis of specimens and document results in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines • Evaluate the validity of analytical results against algorithms displayed by the laboratory computer system • Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel • Prepare buffers and solutions for analysis, as required • Support post-analysis sample and reagent storage • Assist in the development and writing of new laboratory procedures and techniques • Maintain good housekeeping of the laboratory environment and support safety, quality, and 6S initiatives  

What We Are Looking For: • Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, or Medical Laboratory Technology degree or demonstrated 60 semester hour credits at the college level with 24 of those 60 being Chemistry and Biology related required • 6 months relevant lab experience • Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applicable regulatory agency standards • 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 - experience with liquid handling and protein biomarker analyzers is a plus • Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree  

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: • Basic computer skills and ability to work with laboratory computer systems • Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow • Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with cross-functional stakeholders • Ability to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders • Commitment to continuing education, safety, quality, and compliance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements  

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 $35,900.00 - $74,800.00. 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.

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