Specimen Management Specialist II (First Shift)

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

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Specimen Management Associate 2 to support receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens. This role also mentors entry-level staff and serves as a contact for routine troubleshooting.

This is a first shift position. The candidate will accession, sort, label, store, and prepare specimens, maintain inventories and freezers, and help ensure safety, quality, and regulatory adherence across the lab.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor's degree may be required at certain CAP/CLIA locations.
• Six months of related experience preferred.
• Ability to navigate internal systems and resolve routine challenges.
• Knowledge of specimen accessioning, shipment, storage, inventory maintenance, and problem-resolution procedures.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Accession, sort, label, store, and prepare clinical specimens for testing or shipment.
• Maintain freezers, specimen inventories, supplies, and control materials as assigned.
• Identify errors and escalate or resolve routine problems with senior staff.
• Guide entry-level employees on department procedures and onboarding.
• Respond to after-hours alarms and other job-critical situations as required.
• Support laboratory safety, quality, and 6S initiatives.
• Communicate clearly with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Work in accordance with procedures and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Specimen accessioning

Shipment

Storage

Inventory maintenance

Problem resolution

Written and verbal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology (where required)

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Specimen Management Associate 2 to support receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens. This role also mentors entry-level staff and serves as a contact for routine troubleshooting.

This is a first shift position. The candidate will accession, sort, label, store, and prepare specimens, maintain inventories and freezers, and help ensure safety, quality, and regulatory adherence across the lab.