Clinical Lab Technician: Precise Sample Processing

IQVIA; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to perform routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures for clinical trials. The role requires handling diverse samples, data entry, and inventory management in a busy lab environment.

The position is full-time, on-site in Fairfax, with training on IATA Dangerous Goods and strong emphasis on accuracy and safety in sample processing and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the sciences is required.
• 1 year of lab, sample processing and shipping experience preferred but not required.
• IATA Dangerous Goods handling training will be provided after hire.
• Proficiency with Word, Excel and databases is expected.

Responsibilities

• Label, receive, and process samples for clinical trials per protocol guidelines.
• Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
• Ship tissue blocks to vendors and slides to the study lab.
• Record data in forms (paper/electronic) with accuracy.
• Enter data into departmental database and reconcile discrepancies.
• Organize and store reagents; maintain a clean lab environment.
• Restock lab consumables and manage inventory of supplies.
• Perform administrative tasks: filing, scanning, copying, emailing.

Skills

IATA Dangerous Goods handling

MS Word & Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences

Job description

IQVIA in Fairfax, VA is seeking a Research Laboratory Technician to perform routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures for clinical trials. The role requires handling diverse samples, data entry, and inventory management in a busy lab environment.

The position is full-time, on-site in Fairfax, with training on IATA Dangerous Goods and strong emphasis on accuracy and safety in sample processing and documentation.