Analysis Skills, Biology, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Establish Priorities, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Healthcare, High School Diploma, Housekeeping/Cleaning, Infection Control, Instrumentation, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Operations, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Medical Treatment, Metrology, Operational Support, Patient Care, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Safety Training, Safety/Work Safety, Sample/Specimen Processing, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player, Time Management
Sample Prep Associate
Ithaca, United States of America | Full time | Office-based | R1535027
Apply Now
Share this job
We are seeking Sample Prep Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, New York.
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:
Perform routine laboratory workflows to prepare biological samples for analysis while supporting lab readiness through reagent preparation, equipment care, waste handling, and accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs, GLP, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Execute routine sample preparation techniques to support downstream analytical testing
- Prepare reagents and mobile phases and document work in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
- Make and record observations, perform basic calculations, and collect and prepare data for evaluation
- Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel
- Support lab operations through equipment upkeep, glassware cleaning, and general housekeeping aligned to 6S standards
- Manage routine waste handling workflows including biowaste, sharps, chemical, and instrument waste streams while following safety requirements
- Assist with inventory maintenance, stocking labs and stockroom supplies, labeling, and freezer or sample storage organization as needed
- Communicate clearly and timely with cross-functional stakeholders and support workflow management in LIMS and/or automated instrumentation environments
What We Are Looking For:
- High School Diploma or equivalent (some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require an Associate Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology)
- Proficiency with pipetting techniques and basic laboratory principles (reagent preparation, sample handling, and safe bench practices)
- Working knowledge of GLP fundamentals, laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling
- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting internal laboratory "customers" through reliability, responsiveness, and proactive communication
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation
- Ability to manage routine, recurring tasks consistently while prioritizing safety, quality, and operational needs
- Effective collaboration skills and comfort working across teams (e.g., wet lab, LC-MS/MS, metrology) to prevent workflow bottlenecks
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, 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,