Cytogeneticist Technologist - Histology & Process Improvement

IQVIA Laboratories; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 59,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA is seeking a Cytogeneticist Technologist/Scientist to join its Valencia, CA laboratory, performing tissue processing from paraffin embedding to sectioning and advanced staining while leading troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives to support pathological analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced histology experience (FISH, IHC).

You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP), manage documentation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• Advanced experience in histology techniques including paraffin embedding, sectioning, FISH, and IHC.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP) and laboratory operations.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Perform tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation for microscopic evaluation.
• Conduct FISH and IHC technical processing and staining procedures to support pathological assessment.
• Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment; lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process optimization.
• Mentor and train junior staff, providing technical expertise on specialized techniques.
• Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and regulatory standards; maintain accurate documentation per SOPs and good documentation practices.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives, including cost-saving measures and workflow optimization.
• Oversee technology transfer of methods and SOPs from other groups; produce technical documentation for assays and pipelines.
• Present findings internally and externally; serve as a general supervisor per CAP definition.

Skills

Histology procedures

Process improvement

Mentoring

Documentation

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

FISH techniques

IHC techniques

Paraffin embedding

Sectioning

Job description

IQVIA is seeking a Cytogeneticist Technologist/Scientist to join its Valencia, CA laboratory, performing tissue processing from paraffin embedding to sectioning and advanced staining while leading troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives to support pathological analysis. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and advanced histology experience (FISH, IHC).

You will mentor staff, ensure regulatory compliance (CLIA, CAP), manage documentation, and