Pre-Analytical Biorepository Associate

We are seeking a Pre-Analytical Services Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories business in 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. 

As a Pre-Analytical / Biorepository Associate, you will support a variety of routine activities across the specimen lifecycle — from receipt and accessioning of incoming clinical specimens through storage, inventory management, and outbound shipment. Depending on assigned work area, your day-to-day may emphasize pre-analytical (inbound) activities, biorepository (storage and outbound) activities, or both. 

What You’ll Be Doing: 

Specimen receipt & pre-analytical processing

• Assist with receipt of consignments and shipments, opening of shipments, and quality check of patient information forms.

• Escalate incorrect, missing, or damaged shipment information to senior-level staff.

• Conduct a secondary check of shipping materials to ensure specimens are not left in kit packaging; dispose of or recycle kit shipping supplies correctly.

• Handle receipt of compounds and control material following safety procedures; support after-hours alarms and other job-critical functions as needed.

Biorepository Storage & Outbound

• Complete the multi-step process to prepare specimens for storage in cold units and place specimens into storage.

• Perform daily use and input of specimen data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS); store specimens within LIMS and maintain specimen integrity, inventory, and audit history.

• Prepare and complete outbound shipments, ensuring accuracy and compliance throughout the storage and shipment workflows.

• Respond to email correspondence and support LRMS ticket requests; raise IT tickets for system issues.

• As needed, upload paperwork into LIMS and archive physical paperwork monthly.
   

​Shared across both areas

• Assist with equipment maintenance, supply inventory functions, and general cleanup of workstations while following safety procedures.

• Perform various administrative duties as required and ensure competency and full understanding of all processes within the role.

What We Are Looking For: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent required. 

• Basic computer skills and the ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow.

• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.

• Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

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 work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.   

• Familiarity with specimen handling, QC processes, and data entry / LIMS systems.

• Ability to troubleshoot IT / system issues and follow SOPs accurately.

• Strong attention to detail and time management in a fast-paced environment.

• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain workflow under deadlines.

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

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.