Specimen Management Associate 2 (First Shift)
IQVIA
Summary
The Specimen Management Associate 2 supports the accurate receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens. This role also guides entry-level staff on routine procedures and serves as a point of contact for basic troubleshooting and problem resolution. This position is for a first shift.
Job description
Job Summary
The Specimen Management Associate 2 supports the accurate receipt, identification, storage, and shipment of clinical specimens. This role also guides entry-level staff on routine procedures and serves as a point of contact for basic troubleshooting and problem resolution. This position is for a first shift.
What You'll Be Doing
- Accession, sort, label, store, and prepare clinical specimens for testing or shipment
- Maintain freezers, specimen inventories, supplies, compounds, and control materials as assigned
- Identify errors and potential specimen-management issues, resolving routine problems or escalating them to senior staff
- Guide entry-level employees on department procedures and assist with onboarding new team members
- Respond to after-hours alarms and other job-critical situations as required
- Support laboratory safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives
- Communicate clearly, accurately, and promptly with cross-functional stakeholders
- Perform work in accordance with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
What We Are Looking For
- A high school diploma or equivalent is required
- At certain CAP/CLIA laboratory locations, a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology is required
- Six months of related experience is preferred
- Basic knowledge of internal systems and procedures, with the demonstrated ability to navigate and resolve routine challenges
- Working knowledge of specimen accessioning, shipment, storage, inventory maintenance, and problem-resolution procedures
- Basic computer skills
- 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 accurately identify, sort, label, and manage clinical specimens
- Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
- Ability to recognize errors and escalate potential issues appropriately
- Clear and timely written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders
- Commitment to continuing education through self-study, training sessions, and meetings
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- At certain CAP/CLIA laboratory locations, a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology is required
- Six months of related experience preferred
- Basic knowledge of internal systems and procedures
- Working knowledge of specimen accessioning, shipment, storage, inventory maintenance, and problem-resolution procedures
- Basic computer skills
- Ability to accurately identify, sort, label, and manage clinical specimens
- Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
- Ability to recognize errors and escalate potential issues appropriately
- Clear and timely written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders
Benefits
- Health & Welfare Benefits
- Incentive Plans
- Bonuses
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.