Senior Specimen Management & Logistics Specialist

IQVIA; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Specimen Management Associate to ensure proper handling of clinical specimens from accessioning to shipping. You will maintain accurate records, manage freezer inventories, and guide new staff to follow standardized procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to GLP, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support projects and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a natural science field or equivalent.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory systems and inventory management.
• Good Laboratory Practice knowledge preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accession, identify, sort, label, store, and ship clinical specimens with full traceability.
• Investigate routine accessioning issues and escalate complex matters.
• Notify customers of specimen receipt and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain freezers, inventory, equipment and records; flag supply shortages.
• Guide entry-level staff and support onboarding.
• Assist with after-hours alarms and other critical functions as needed.
• Communicate with cross-functional stakeholders on projects.
• Follow regulatory, safety, quality and 6S requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Traceability

Laboratory workflows

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Team guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in life sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Specimen Management Associate to ensure proper handling of clinical specimens from accessioning to shipping. You will maintain accurate records, manage freezer inventories, and guide new staff to follow standardized procedures.

The role emphasizes attention to detail, adherence to GLP, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to support projects and regulatory requirements.