Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Hematology
We are seeking Clinical Lab Scientist (CLS) - Hematology 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:
Provide professional and technical expertise to perform routine and specialized hematology testing that supports clinical trial laboratory operations. This role ensures accurate, timely, and compliant laboratory testing and reporting while working within the scope of a valid California Clinical Laboratory Scientist license.What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform and report automated and manual hematology testing with minimal supervision
- Verify quality control results and release laboratory results in accordance with licensing and regulatory requirements
- Monitor laboratory inventory, prepare reagents, and maintain equipment and supplies required for daily operations
- Identify, troubleshoot, and communicate testing irregularities that may impact result accuracy
- Participate in assay validations, process improvements, and implementation of new testing methodologies
- Maintain compliance with CLIA, CAP, GCLP, safety, quality, and company standards
- Support internal and external audits, inspections, and continuing education initiatives
- Assist with laboratory training activities and special projects as assigned
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor's Degree required
- 0-5 years of relevant experience in a regulated lab environment
- Valid California State Clinical Laboratory License to perform laboratory testing required
- Working knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP), CLIA requirements, and other applicable regulatory standards
- Proficiency with hematology laboratory testing procedures, quality control processes, and laboratory instrumentation
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and perform complex laboratory calculations and quality metrics analysis
- Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:
- Strong technical knowledge of clinical laboratory testing principles, methodologies, and science supporting analysis
- Effective organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy with the ability to build effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, and hazardous chemical handling practices
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 IQVIA 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.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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.