What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pre-Analytical Services Assistant position at Q² Solutions?
We are seeking a Pre-Analytical Services Assistant to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, at Valencia. 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.
Job Summary
The Pre-Analytical Services Assistant plays a crucial role in the efficient handling of clinical specimens.
What You’ll Be Doing
Receipt of Consignments and Shipments: Assist with the receipt of consignments and shipments, ensuring accurate handling and documentation.
Quality Check and Escalation: Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient information forms. Escalate any incorrect or missing details or damaged shipments to senior staff.
Disposal and Recycling: Responsible for the correct disposal and recycling of kit shipping supplies.
Secondary Check of Shipping Materials: Conduct a secondary check of shipping materials to prevent specimens from being left in kit packaging.
After-Hour Alarms and Job Critical Functions: Support and respond to after-hour alarms and other critical job functions.
Equipment Maintenance: Assist in equipment maintenance.
Inventory and Clean-Up: Help with supply inventory functions and general workstation clean-up.
Administrative Duties: Perform various administrative duties as required.
Work Area Organization: Organize the work area as requested by management.
Handling Compounds and Control Material: Depending on the functional area, may also handle the receipt of compounds and control material.
Safety Procedures: Follow safety procedures.
Continuing Education: Participate in continuing education through self-study and attendance of meetings.
Adherence to Procedures and Regulatory Guidelines: Perform work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
What We Are Looking For
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience: At least 6 months of related experience.
Skills
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
Good working knowledge of relevant procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
The Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Needed For This Role
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
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 here. If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, to help make the extraordinary possible! This role is essential for ensuring accurate specimen handling and maintaining quality standards in the laboratory.
Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe
Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-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.
Job Summary
The Pre-Analytical Services Assistant plays a crucial role in the efficient handling of clinical specimens.
What You’ll Be Doing
Receipt of Consignments and Shipments: Assist with the receipt of consignments and shipments, ensuring accurate handling and documentation.
Quality Check and Escalation: Open shipments and perform quality checks on patient information forms. Escalate any incorrect or missing details or damaged shipments to senior staff.
Disposal and Recycling: Responsible for the correct disposal and recycling of kit shipping supplies.
Secondary Check of Shipping Materials: Conduct a secondary check of shipping materials to prevent specimens from being left in kit packaging.
After-Hour Alarms and Job Critical Functions: Support and respond to after-hour alarms and other critical job functions.
Equipment Maintenance: Assist in equipment maintenance.
Inventory and Clean-Up: Help with supply inventory functions and general workstation clean-up.
Administrative Duties: Perform various administrative duties as required.
Work Area Organization: Organize the work area as requested by management.
Handling Compounds and Control Material: Depending on the functional area, may also handle the receipt of compounds and control material.
Safety Procedures: Follow safety procedures.
Continuing Education: Participate in continuing education through self-study and attendance of meetings.
Adherence to Procedures and Regulatory Guidelines: Perform work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory guidelines.
What We Are Looking For
Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology. Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Experience: At least 6 months of related experience.
Skills
Basic computer skills.
Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.
Good working knowledge of relevant procedures.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
The Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Needed For This Role
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
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 here. If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, to help make the extraordinary possible! This role is essential for ensuring accurate specimen handling and maintaining quality standards in the laboratory.
Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe
Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-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