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Skills
- Analysis Skillsunmatched
- Assaysunmatched
- Biologyunmatched
- Clinical Researchunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Cost Controlunmatched
- Cytogeneticsunmatched
- Documentationunmatched
- Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
- Healthcareunmatched
- Histologyunmatched
- Identify Issuesunmatched
- Laboratory Equipmentunmatched
- Laboratory Operationsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Maintain Complianceunmatched
- Medical Treatmentunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Microscopic Analysisunmatched
- Microsoft Officeunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Patient Careunmatched
- Physical Demandsunmatched
- Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
- Process Improvementunmatched
- Regulationsunmatched
- Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
- Research & Development (R&D)unmatched
- Root Cause Analysisunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
- Technical Writingunmatched
- Typingunmatched
Description
We are seeking a Cytogeneticist Technologist/Scientist to join IQVIA’s laboratory business at Valencia, CA.
In this role, you will perform routine and non-routine tissue processing, including paraffin embedding, sectioning, and advanced staining techniques, while leading troubleshooting and process improvement initiatives to support pathological analysis.
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.
What you’ll be doing:
- Perform tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and slide preparation for microscopic evaluation.
- Conduct FISH and IHC technical processing and staining procedures to support pathological assessment.
- Operate and maintain histology laboratory equipment; lead troubleshooting and root cause analysis for process optimization.
- Mentor and train junior staff, providing technical expertise on specialized techniques.
- Ensure compliance with CLIA, CAP, and regulatory standards; maintain accurate documentation per SOPs and good documentation practices.
- Lead continuous process improvement initiatives, including cost-saving measures and workflow optimization.
- Oversee technology transfer of methods and SOPs from other groups; produce technical documentation for assays and pipelines.
- Present findings internally and externally; serve as a general supervisor per CAP definition.
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
- Advanced experience in histology techniques including paraffin embedding, sectioning, FISH, and IHC.
- Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements (CLIA, CAP) and laboratory operations.
- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:
- Expertise in histology processes and troubleshooting with advanced problem-solving skills.
- Ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and drive process improvements.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills; proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.
- 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 https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.
If you’re looking to unleash your potential IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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 $58,800.00 - $122,500.00. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Valencia, California |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Website | https://www.iqvia.com/ |
About Company
IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward.
Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources.
We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality.
It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers.
Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.