Research Laboratory Technician
IQVIA
Summary
The Research Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures.
Job description
Job Summary
The Research Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
- Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
- Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
- Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
- Enter data into departmental database.
- Recognize discrepancies in the data on the samples and coordinate with the clinical staff to correct.
- Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
- Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
- Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
- Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
- Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
- Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
- Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.
Required Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences required.
- 1 year of prior lab and sample processing and shipping experience preferred but not required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in the Sciences required
- 1 year of prior lab and sample processing and shipping experience preferred but not required
- IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire
- Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases
Benefits
- Health and welfare benefits
Company overview
IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. Headquartered in Durham, North Carolina, the company operates in over 100 countries with approximately 86,000 employees worldwide. IQVIA specializes in creating intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its proprietary IQVIA Connected Intelligence platform, which combines analytics, transformative technology, big data resources, and extensive domain expertise. The company's comprehensive portfolio includes clinical trial management, real-world evidence generation, commercial insights, and regulatory compliance services. IQVIA serves a diverse client base including pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotechnology companies, medical device firms, government agencies, and healthcare providers. With its Healthcare-grade AI capabilities and extensive global data assets, IQVIA accelerates the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments while improving healthcare outcomes for patients globally. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IQV.