Specimen Management Specialist II

IQVIA Laboratories; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Specimen Management Associate 2 to join the team. The role focuses on receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens, and mentoring junior staff.

This is a first shift position. Responsibilities include accessioning, storage maintenance, issue resolution, onboarding support, after-hours response, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology may be required at CAP/CLIA laboratory locations.
• Six months of related experience is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of internal systems and procedures, with the demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve routine challenges.
• Working knowledge of specimen accessioning, shipment, storage, inventory maintenance, and problem-resolution procedures.
• Basic computer skills.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Accession, sort, label, store, and prepare clinical specimens for testing or shipment.
• Maintain freezers, specimen inventories, supplies, compounds, and control materials as assigned.
• Identify errors and potential specimen-management issues, resolving routine problems or escalating them to senior staff.
• Guide entry-level employees on department procedures and assist with onboarding new team members.
• Respond to after-hours alarms and other job-critical situations as required.
• Support laboratory safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.
• Communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Perform work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology (CAP/CLIA locations)

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, Indiana seeks a Specimen Management Associate 2 to join the team. The role focuses on receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens, and mentoring junior staff.

This is a first shift position. Responsibilities include accessioning, storage maintenance, issue resolution, onboarding support, after-hours response, and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.