Precision Lab Sample Prep Technician

IQVIA Laboratories; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 36,000 - 75,000; Full time

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Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, New York seeks a Sample Prep Associate to perform routine laboratory workflows preparing biological samples for analysis, while maintaining readiness through reagent prep, equipment care, waste handling, and meticulous documentation in line with SOPs and GLP.

You will execute standard sample preparation techniques, prepare reagents, record observations, support lab operations, manage waste streams, and assist with inventory and cross-functional communication in LIMS

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent; CAP/CLIA locations may require an Associate Degree
• Proficiency with pipetting techniques and basic laboratory principles
• Working knowledge of GLP fundamentals, laboratory safety and hazardous chemical handling
• Other equivalent education, training or experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

• Execute routine sample preparation techniques to support downstream analytical testing
• Prepare reagents and mobile phases and document work in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
• Make and record observations, perform basic calculations, and collect data for evaluation
• Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel
• Support lab operations through equipment upkeep, glassware cleaning, and general housekeeping aligned to 6S standards
• Manage routine waste handling workflows including biowaste, sharps, chemical, and instrument waste streams while following safety requirements
• Assist with inventory maintenance, stocking labs and stockroom supplies, labeling, and freezer or sample storage organization as needed
• Communicate clearly and timely with cross-functional stakeholders and support workflow management in LIMS and/or automated instrumentation environments

Skills

Pipetting techniques

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, New York seeks a Sample Prep Associate to perform routine laboratory workflows preparing biological samples for analysis, while maintaining readiness through reagent prep, equipment care, waste handling, and meticulous documentation in line with SOPs and GLP.

You will execute standard sample preparation techniques, prepare reagents, record observations, support lab operations, manage waste streams, and assist with inventory and cross-functional communication in LIMS