Pre-Analytical Services Associate

We are seeking a Pre-Analytical Services Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.

We hire passionate innovators who drive healthcare forward through thoughtful and inclusive collaboration. If you want to discover a career with greater purpose, join us as we transform and accelerate research and development.

The Specimen Receipt and Processing Associate is responsible for assisting with a variety of routine activities associated with the receipt of clinical specimens.

What you’ll be doing:

• Assisting with the receipt of consignments and shipments.
• Opening shipments and conducting quality checks on patient information forms; escalating any discrepancies to senior staff.
• Ensuring proper disposal and/or recycling of kit shipping supplies.
• Conducting secondary checks of shipping materials to ensure no specimens are left in kit packaging.
• Supporting and responding to after-hour alarms and other critical job functions.
• Assisting in the maintenance of equipment.
• Helping with supply inventory functions and general cleanup of workstations.
• Performing various administrative duties as required and organizing the work area as requested by management.

What we are looking for:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
  Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on the assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills for collaboration with team members.
• Commitment to following safety procedures and regulatory guidelines.

What we offer you: 

We put our employees at the center of everything we do and are committed to providing them, and their families, with benefits that meet their diverse and changing needs. We invest in integrated benefits programs and resources to take care of our employees’ physical, mental, and emotional, financial, and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $33,600.00 - $56,000.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Salary : $33,600 - $56,000