Lab Process Technician

IQVIA Laboratories; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana is seeking a Lab Process Technician to prepare biological samples and support routine testing in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

You will perform extraction, tissue prep, purification, and solubilization; document observations; operate equipment; manage inventories; and support 6S housekeeping while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or equivalent experience.
• Proficiency with pipetting and routine lab calculations.
• Experience with automated or specialized lab equipment.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices or regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare biological samples using routine techniques (extraction, tissue prep, purification, homogenization, solubilization).
• Sort and accession samples, verify barcodes and subject information.
• Prepare solutions/reagents, document observations and processing activities.
• Conduct testing per SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Identify processing errors and escalate to senior staff.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment and LIMS.
• Maintain supplies and support 6S housekeeping and inventory.
• Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders and support training.

Skills

Pipetting techniques

Lab equipment operation

Laboratory calculations

Documentation accuracy

Communication with cross-functional

multitask management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

High school diploma with applicable experience

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

We are seeking a Lab Process Technician to join IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana.

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

Prepare biological samples for subsequent laboratory analysis using established techniques, procedures, and instrumentation. This role performs routine testing and sample processing while supporting laboratory quality, safety, inventory, and documentation requirements.

What You'll Be Doing

• Prepare biological samples using routine techniques, including extraction, tissue preparation, purification, homogenization, and compound solubilization
• Sort and accession received samples, verifying that barcodes and subject information match expected shipments
• Prepare solutions and reagents, perform laboratory calculations, and document observations and processing activities
• Conduct and document testing in accordance with standard operating procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Identify potential processing errors or unusual results and escalate them to senior laboratory personnel
• Operate and help maintain laboratory equipment, automated instrumentation, and applicable laboratory information management systems
• Maintain laboratory supplies, notify inventory staff of shortages, and support laboratory housekeeping in accordance with 6S standards
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders and support training, onboarding, procedure development, and continuous improvement activities

What We Are Looking For

• A bachelor's degree in a life sciences discipline, or a high school diploma or equivalent with an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency with pipetting techniques
• Experience working with automated or specialized laboratory equipment
• Proficiency with routine and selected non-routine laboratory calculations involving batches and specimens
• Working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards, such as Good Laboratory Practices
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed For This Role

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection-control practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accurate, timely documentation
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a regulated laboratory environment
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
• Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders
• Understanding of assigned laboratory responsibilities and the ability to troubleshoot routine processes appropriately

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 https://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 $35,900.00 - $74,800.00. 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.