Medical Technologist (Flow Cytometry)

IQVIA Laboratories; Santo Niño 1st; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to perform and document analytical procedures supporting sample analysis and validation using Flow Cytometry. You will contribute to root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and process improvements while maintaining compliance with GLP and SOPs.

The role involves rotating between afternoon and night shifts and requires at least 6 months of regulated lab experience, with strong attention to detail and collaborative skills to work with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a chemical, physical, biological, clinical laboratory science or related field.
• Comfortable with rotating between afternoon and night shifts.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of GLP and related regulatory standards.
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of lab safety and infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document analytical procedures in line with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Conduct routine data analysis to verify procedures meet expectations and tolerances.
• Identify potential performance issues and escalate to senior staff.
• Prepare data for upload to LIMS under guidance of senior staff.
• Assist in quality investigations, deviations, and resolutions.
• Prepare buffers and solutions as required.
• Assist in reviewing and updating laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Guide entry-level staff on routine procedures and support onboarding.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in laboratory sciences

Tools

LIMS system

Calibration equipment

Job description

Job Profile Summary

• Responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation using Flow Cytometry.

• Responsible for root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and supporting process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for performing and documenting analytical procedures in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.

• Performs routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.

• Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel.

• Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guiadance of senior level staff.

• Assists in quality investigations, deviations, and resolution.

• Prepares buffers and solutions for analysis, as required.

• Assists in the review and update of laboratory procedures and techniques.

• Guides entry level staff on routine procedures and supports on-boarding of new staff.

• Performs and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.

• Performs and documents hands on training for other lab personnel in areas of proven competency as assigned.

• Assists in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques.

• Assists in the implementation of procedural changes as assigned.

• Notifies inventory staff of supply shortages.

• Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders.

• Participates in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and lectures and meetings.

• Supports safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.

• Complies with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science,medical laboratory technology or cytotechnology.)

• Comfortable with rotating between afternoon and night shifts

• Min 6 months experience in a regulated laboratory environment.

• Requires basic knowledge of assigned technical area, systems and procedures obtained through prior work experience.

• Demonstrates understanding of functional area and responsibilities.

• Working knowledge of any applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility, such as Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).

• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques.

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.

• Experience working with automation or specialized laboratory equipment.

• Proficiency with routine and some non-routine laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens including averages, means, standard deviations, and various quality control metrics.

• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders.

• Applicable certificates and/or other regulatory bodies by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies