Senior Specimen Management Specialist — Lead

IQVIA Argentina; 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, storage and shipment of clinical specimens with full traceability. You will guide entry-level staff and resolve routine issues while maintaining compliance with GLP and safety standards.

The role involves maintaining freezers and inventories, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting critical after-hours tasks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science field or equivalent required; Life science BS preferred.
• Laboratory experience preferred.
• Shipping and receiving experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Good Laboratory Practice regulations preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Accession, identify, sort, label, store, and ship clinical specimens while maintaining complete traceability and accountability.
• Investigate routine accessioning issues, identify errors or potential problems, and elevate complex matters to the appropriate senior staff.
• Notify customers of specimen receipt and respond to routine inquiries clearly, accurately, and promptly.
• Maintain freezers, specimen inventory, equipment, and associated records, and notify the appropriate staff of supply shortages.
• Guide entry-level employees on basic departmental procedures and support the onboarding of new staff.
• Support after-hours alarms and other job-critical functions when required.
• Communicate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and represent Specimen Management on assigned projects.
• Follow company procedures, applicable regulatory guidelines, and safety, quality, and 6S requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Regulatory compliance

Project coordination

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Bachelor’s degree in natural science

Life sciences degree preferred

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Austin, TX seeks a Senior Specimen Management Associate to ensure proper handling, storage and shipment of clinical specimens with full traceability. You will guide entry-level staff and resolve routine issues while maintaining compliance with GLP and safety standards.

The role involves maintaining freezers and inventories, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting critical after-hours tasks.