Description
We are seeking a Histology Technician to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.
Perform routine tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining to prepare high-quality slides for pathological analysis. Partner with pathologists and laboratory colleagues to deliver accurate, timely results while maintaining regulatory, quality, and safety standards.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare slides for microscopic evaluation through tissue processing, paraffin embedding, sectioning, and staining
- Partner with pathologists to facilitate analysis and the timely delivery of results
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot histology laboratory equipment
- Maintain accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs, good documentation practices, and regulatory guidelines
- Ensure compliance with applicable local, federal, CLIA, and CAP requirements
- Support process improvements that enhance data quality, reduce costs, or improve turnaround times
- Maintain laboratory inventory, housekeeping, safety, quality, and 6S standards
- Support study setup activities and laboratory or cross-functional projects as assigned
Requirements:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is required
- Typically requires 2-3 years of experience in a histopathology lab or discipline
- ASCP qualification or equivalent and 1 year of experience in a clinical, research, academic, or commercial/production laboratory are required
- Detailed knowledge of histology techniques, specialized laboratory equipment, clinical testing procedures, staining techniques, and applicable laboratory testing regulations
- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues
- Applicable certifications and licenses as required by local regulations
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy while managing multiple tasks simultaneously
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and pathologists
- Commitment to laboratory safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement
Physical demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints).
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.
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $46,200.00 - $96,200.00.