Pre-Analytical Biorepository Associate

IQVIA; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA, seeks a Pre-Analytical Services Associate to support the specimen lifecycle from receipt to outbound shipment. You will assist with pre-analytical processing, biorepository storage, and related administrative duties in a collaborative team.

Ideal candidates have a High School Diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Attention to detail and strong organization help ensure quality and compliance in LIMS data entry and SOP adherence.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Receipt and pre-analytical processing of specimens.
• Manage storage and outbound shipments in LIMS.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and inventory control.
• Support IT ticketing and SOP adherence.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We are seekinga Pre-Analytical Services Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories businessin 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.

As a Pre-Analytical / Biorepository Associate, you will support a variety of routine activities across the specimen lifecycle — from receipt and accessioning of incoming clinical specimens through storage, inventory management, and outbound shipment. Depending on assigned work area, your day-to-day may emphasize pre-analytical (inbound) activities, biorepository (storage and outbound) activities, or both.

What You’ll Be Doing

Specimen receipt & pre-analytical processing

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments, opening of shipments, and quality check of patient information forms.
• Escalate incorrect, missing, or damaged shipment information to senior-level staff.
• Conduct a secondary check of shipping materials to ensure specimens are not left in kit packaging; dispose of or recycle kit shipping supplies correctly.
• Handle receipt of compounds and control material following safety procedures; support after-hours alarms and other job-critical functions as needed.

Biorepository Storage & Outbound

• Complete the multi-step process to prepare specimens for storage in cold units and place specimens into storage.
• Perform daily use and input of specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); store specimens within LIMS and maintain specimen integrity, inventory, and audit history.
• Prepare and complete outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the storage and shipment workflows.
• Respond to email correspondence and support LRMS ticket requests; raise IT tickets for system issues.
• As needed, upload paperwork into LIMS and archive physical paperwork monthly.

Shared across both areas

• Assist with equipment maintenance, supply inventory functions, and general cleanup of workstations while following safety procedures.
• Perform various administrative duties as required and ensure competency and full understanding of all processes within the role.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Equivalent combination 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 assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Familiarity with specimen handling, QC processes, and data entry / LIMS systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot IT / system issues and follow SOPs accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and time management in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain workflow under deadlines.

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 $25,300.00 - $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.