Biorepository Associate

IQVIA; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA is hiring a Biorepository Associate to support receipt, QC, and storage of clinical specimens. The role involves after-hours shift work and helping with equipment and inventory maintenance.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, basic computer skills, and the ability to maintain accurate reporting and workflow control.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments.
• Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient info forms, escalating issues to senior staff.
• Facilitate long-term storage or client sample disposition.
• Support and respond to after-hour alarms and other critical functions.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Manage supply inventory and general cleanup of workstations.
• Perform various administrative duties as required.
• Organize the work area as requested by management.
• Handle receipt of compounds and control material, depending on the functional area.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Participate in continuing education through self-study and meeting attendance.
• Perform work in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Biorepository Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.

Shift: Tuesday-Saturday 830 PM-5:00 AM

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.

The Biorepository Associate is responsible for assisting with a variety of routine activities associated with receipt, QC, and storage of clinical specimens.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments.
• Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient info forms, escalating issues to senior staff.
• Facilitate long-term storage or client sample disposition.
• Support and respond to after-hour alarms and other critical functions.
• Assist in maintenance of equipment.
• Manage supply inventory and general cleanup of workstations.
• Perform various administrative duties as required.
• Organize the work area as requested by management.
• Handle receipt of compounds and control material, depending on the functional area.
• Follow safety procedures.
• Participate in continuing education through self-study and meeting attendance.
• Perform work in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on the assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills.

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, 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.

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 $24,400.00 - $50,900.00. 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.