# Technical Laboratory Specialist

**Company**: IQVIA
**Experience**: mid
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Research
**Industry**: Healthcare

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## Description

We are seeking a Technical Laboratory Specialist to perform a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation.

Responsibilities:

- Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines.

- Troubleshoot and implement process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times.

- Act as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the line manager.

- Analyze data to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.

- Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel.

- Prepare data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff.

- Contribute to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution.

- Communicate clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner with cross-functional stakeholders.

- Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and may offer suggestions for new equipment.

- Maintain good housekeeping of the lab environment, consistent with 6S standards.

- Assist in maintaining adequate inventory.

- Prepare buffers and solutions for analysis as required.

- Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned.

- Perform and document hands-on training for other lab personnel in areas of proven competency as assigned.

- Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and lectures and meetings.

- Lead laboratory or cross-functional projects and assist with implementation of changes.

- Contribute to the design and development execution of routine methods/assays under moderate supervision.

- Support safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives.

- Comply with company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

- Typically requires >2 years of experience.

- Minimum 1 year of experience in a regulated laboratory environment preferred.

- Sound knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in job area.

- Working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility.

- Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques.

- Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices.

- Strong technical knowledge of complex testing procedures and science supporting the analysis.

- Proficiency with complex laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens.

- Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues.

- Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word.

- Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.

- Effective communication and presentation skills.

- Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients.

## Skills

### Required
- analytical procedures
- troubleshooting
- process improvements
- data analysis
- laboratory safety
- infection control
- Microsoft Excel
- PowerPoint
- Word

### Nice to have
- regulated laboratory environment
- complex testing procedures
- laboratory calculations
- equipment troubleshooting

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