Specimen Management Associate

IQVIA Holdings Inc.; Livingston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-Life Balance

Career development

Therapeutic areas variety

Collaborative team environment

In-house technology access

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories is seeking a Specimen Management Associate to join our Livingston site. You will manage accessioning, shipment and storage of samples and maintain freezer inventories while ensuring accurate labeling and data integrity.

In this role you will escalate issues, support onboarding of new staff, respond to alarms, and ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset is essential for success.

Qualifications

• 6 months of related experience in a warehouse environment.
• Ability to navigate internal systems and resolve routine challenges.
• Good working knowledge of relevant procedures.
• 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.
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine laboratory calculations accurately.
• Attention to detail and ability to multitask.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders is essential.

Responsibilities

• Accessioning, shipment and storage of samples, ensuring correct identification and labeling.
• Maintain freezer and inventory.
• Identify errors or potential problems and escalate to senior staff.
• Guide entry level staff on procedures and assist with onboarding.
• Support after-hour alarms and critical functions as needed.
• May handle receipt of compounds and control material depending on area.
• Support safety, quality and 6S requirements and initiatives.
• Notify staff of supply shortages.
• Comply with company procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Participate in ongoing education through training and meetings.

Skills

Warehouse experience

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Reporting procedures

Laboratory calculations

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal relationships

Process understanding

Job description

Specimen Management Associate

Livingston, West Lothian, United Kingdom

Full time

Job Overview

Specimen Management Associate IQVIA Laboratories IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development, offering comprehensive central and specialty biomarker services. Our expertise includes genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, precision medicine, vaccine assays, ADME, and bioanalytical services. We also specialize in antibody and biomarker discovery and decentralized clinical trial solutions. Committed to scientific rigor and operational excellence, we support all phases of drug development, ensuring high data integrity and accelerating transformative therapies.

Join us on our exciting journey!

• Responsible for accessioning, shipment and storage of samples, and problem resolution ensuring all samples are accurately identified, sorted and labeled for testing and/or storage.
• Responsible for freezer and inventory maintenance
• Identifies errors or the potential for problems and escalates to senior level staff
• Guides entry level staff on basic department procedures and assist with on-boarding of new staff
• Supports and responds to after-hour alarms and/or other job critical functions
• Dependent upon functional area, may also handle receipt of compounds and control material
• Supports safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives
• Notifies appropriate staff of supply shortages
• Complies with company's procedures and regulatory requirements, as applicable
• Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders
• Participates in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and meetings
• Performs work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines

Requirements

• 6 months of related experience in warehouse environment
• Requires basic knowledge of internal systems and procedures and demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve routine challenges
• Good working knowledge of relevant procedures
• 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
• Ability to perform routine and non-routine laboratory calculations accurately, strong computer skills, capability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with internal stakeholders are essential for the role

Benefits of joining IQVIA

• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being
• Continuous career development and growth opportunities
• Variety of therapeutic areas
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology

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.

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.