Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Automated Chemistry

IQVIA; California; On-site; USD 46,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA is seeking a Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – Automated Chemistry to perform automated and manual testing and ensure timely, accurate results in a regulated laboratory setting.

The role requires a valid California CLS license, a bachelor's degree, and up to 5 years of experience, with schedule Tuesday–Saturday 6:00 pm to 2:30 am; adherence to CLIA, CAP and GCLP standards is essential.

Qualifications

• CLS license required.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in a regulated laboratory.
• Knowledge of GCLP, CLIA requirements and applicable regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform automated and manual clinical laboratory testing in the Automated Chemistry area.
• Verify QC results and release results per regulatory requirements.
• Maintain inventory, prepare reagents, and ensure available testing materials.
• Troubleshoot processes and communicate irregularities impacting results.
• Support assay validations, improvements, and new testing configurations.
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, GCLP, safety and company procedures.
• Participate in audits, inspections and continued education.

Skills

GCLP knowledge

CLIA compliance

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

Valencia, CA, United States of America

Full time

R1559548

We are seeking Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) – Automated Chemistry to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.

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.

Job Summary:

Provide professional and technical expertise to perform automated and manual clinical laboratory testing within the Automated Chemistry area, ensuring accurate and timely results that support clinical research and patient care. This role operates within the scope of a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license while maintaining compliance with quality and regulatory standards. Schedule will be Tuesday - Saturday 6:00 pm to 2:30 am .

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform and report automated and manual clinical laboratory testing with minimal supervision
• Verify quality control results and release laboratory results in accordance with licensing and regulatory requirements
• Maintain laboratory inventory, prepare reagents, and ensure equipment and testing materials are available for daily operations
• Troubleshoot laboratory processes and communicate testing irregularities that may impact results
• Support assay validations, assay improvements, and implementation of new testing configurations
• Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, GCLP, safety, quality, and company procedures
• Participate in audits, inspections, continuing education, and training activities
• Support special projects and other laboratory responsibilities as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Valid Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS) license required
• Bachelor's Degree required
• Up to 5 years of relevant experience in a regulated laboratory
• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), CLIA requirements, and applicable regulatory standards
• Proficiency with complex laboratory testing procedures, laboratory instrumentation, and quality control processes
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

• Strong technical knowledge of clinical laboratory procedures, troubleshooting techniques, and laboratory safety practices
• Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and ability to establish productive working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Physical Demands

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 assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

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 and 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 jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

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 $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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.

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide.

To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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