Medical Lab Assistant-2

IQVIA; Mumbai; On-site; INR 220,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant 2 in Andheri, Mumbai. The role involves routine specimen testing, data documentation, and adherence to SOPs and regulatory guidelines. The candidate should have MES experience and a basic knowledge of GLP and safety practices.

Responsibilities include result validation, maintaining lab equipment, and collaborating with cross-functional teams while contributing to quality initiatives and continuous education.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of lab principles.
• Basic knowledge of GLP and regulatory agency standards.
• Laboratory safety and infection control procedures.
• Laboratory equipment, instrumentation and terminology.
• Basic computer skills.
• Reporting procedures and workflow control.
• Collaboration with internal stakeholders.
• Applicable certifications and licenses as required.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine analysis of specimens and documents results per SOPs and regulations.
• Evaluates validity of results against lab system algorithms.
• Identifies and escalates potential errors or unusual results.
• Prepares buffers and solutions for analysis as required.
• May perform secondary review of results for instruments/data types.
• Post-analysis sample and reagent storage.
• Assists in developing and writing new lab procedures.
• Maintains 6S housekeeping and lab cleanliness.
• Notifies staff of supply shortages.
• Communicates clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Participates in continuing education and training.
• Supports safety, quality and regulatory initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's Degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Medical Lab Asst 2

Location-Andheri

Qualifications-M.sc Microbiology

Preferred candidate profile

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

Essential Functions

• Performs routine analysis of specimens and documents results in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Evaluates validity of analytical results against the algorithms displayed by the lab computer system.
• Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel.
• 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.
• Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders.
• Participates in continuing education through self-study, attending in-services and lectures and meetings.
• Supports safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.
• Complies with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent Req Or
• Bachelor's Degree Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology degree Req
• 6 months relevant lab experience Req Or
• Equivalent combination of education, training and experience Req
• Basic knowledge of lab principles.
• Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and applicalbe 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.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Applicable certifications and licenses as required by couuntry, state, and/or other regulatory bodies Req