Lab Assistant - Lab General Support

IQVIA · Valencia, CA, United States of America · 2 months ago

Employment: Part time
Category: Support

We are seeking Lab Assistant- Lab General Support 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.

Job Summary:

Support laboratory operations by assisting with routine laboratory procedures, specimen processing, storage, and retrieval activities. This role helps maintain a safe, organized, and efficient laboratory environment while providing administrative and technical support to laboratory staff. Schedule will be Tuesday through Saturday (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM)

What You'll Be Doing:

Maintain laboratory glassware by washing, rinsing, drying, distributing, and storing materials
Clean and disinfect laboratory work areas, equipment, and workbenches to support compliance and safety standards
Prepare and sterilize laboratory supplies, equipment, and other materials for operational readiness
Label tubes and prepare specimens for laboratory workflows
Facilitate post-analysis storage, sample banking, and specimen retrieval activities
Assist with laboratory equipment maintenance and routine operational checks
Support inventory management and general organization of laboratory workstations
Follow safety, quality, regulatory, and 6S requirements while participating in ongoing training and development

What We Are Looking For:

High School Diploma or equivalent. (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require an Associate Degree in a laboratory science or medical laboratory technology from an accredited institution)
6 months of relevant work experience in a regulated laboratory preferred
Basic knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, and hazardous chemical handling
Basic knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology
Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers
Basic computer skills with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities
Understanding of sterilization, decontamination procedures, and hazardous waste management
Knowledge of safe exposure practices related to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens

Physical Demands:
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.

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 the IQVIA benefits page.

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

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.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $25,300.00 - $52,700.00. 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.