Associate Scientist, Lab Operations: Precision Testing

IQVIA; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA, is seeking an Associate Scientist, Lab Operations to join a hands-on team supporting routine testing and regulatory compliance. The role involves documentation, data analysis, and collaboration across departments to maintain safe and efficient operations.

The candidate will perform calibration, prepare buffers, and assist with quality investigations while training newer team members in demonstrated competencies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a chemical, physical, biological or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology is required.
• Six months of experience in a regulated laboratory environment preferred.
• Knowledge of GLP and regulatory standards relevant to the lab setting is desirable.
• Proficiency with lab calculations, averages, standard deviations, batch calculations, and QC metrics.
• Experience with laboratory automation or specialized equipment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document analytical procedures following SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Analyze routine data and escalate deviations to senior staff.
• Prepare results for upload into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Prepare buffers and solutions and calibrate/maintain laboratory equipment.
• Assist with quality investigations, deviations, and procedural updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Documentation

Laboratory data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in chemical/biological/clinical laboratory science

Tools

LIMS

Microsoft Excel

Laboratory equipment calibration

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA, is seeking an Associate Scientist, Lab Operations to join a hands-on team supporting routine testing and regulatory compliance. The role involves documentation, data analysis, and collaboration across departments to maintain safe and efficient operations.

The candidate will perform calibration, prepare buffers, and assist with quality investigations while training newer team members in demonstrated competencies.