Pre-Analytical Services Assistant

Q² Solutions; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 24,400 - 50,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated benefits programs

Support for physical, mental, and emotional well-being

Job summary

Q² Solutions is seeking a Pre-Analytical Services Assistant in Santa Clarita, CA. In this role, you will engage in receiving and processing clinical specimens while ensuring compliance and timely workflow. Requirements include a High School Diploma and basic computer skills. Offering a competitive salary range of $24,400–$50,900 annually, the role includes comprehensive benefits to support the well-being of our employees and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling specimens.
• Good communication skills for team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments.
• Perform quality checks on patient information forms.
• Conduct secondary checks to ensure specimens are properly managed.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supply inventory.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Strong organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Pre-Analytical Services Assistant to join IQVIA’s laboratory business at Valencia, CA.

Shift: Tuesday‑Saturday 10:00 AM‑6:30 PM

In this role, you will assist with routine activities related to the receipt and processing of clinical specimens, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely workflow.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments.
• Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient information forms; escalates issues to senior staff.
• Dispose of or recycle kit shipping supplies appropriately.
• Conduct secondary checks to ensure specimens are not left in kit packaging.
• Support and respond to after‑hour alarms and other critical functions.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and supply inventory functions.
• Perform administrative duties and maintain organized work areas.
• Follow safety procedures and participate in continuing education activities.

What We Are Looking For

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills and ability to maintain accurate reporting procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage workflow effectively.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling specimens and documentation.
• Good organizational and communication skills for team collaboration.

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 Q2Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $24,400.00 - $50,900.00. 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.