Laboratory Associate 2

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health.  A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization’s clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

PURPOSE

Perform routine analysist and laboratory testing procedures to obtain data from client specimens. Provide routine documentation and review of work performed in a timely manner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Complete and prepare documentation in compliance with regulatory and corporate guidelines.
• Perform and document all specimen test procedures with accuracy, consistency and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and regulatory guidelines.
• Exercise good judgment in assessing whether test procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.
• Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential QC failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately.
• Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment and reagent qualification/QC as assigned.
• Assist in the review and development of laboratory procedures and techniques
• Identify process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs or reduce turnaround times. Assist in the implantation of changes as assigned.
• Notify inventory staff of supply shortages.
• Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and off-site lectures and meetings. 
• All responsibilities are essential job functions unless noted as nonessential (N).

  REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Working knowledge of Good Clinical Laboratory Practices (GCLP) and other regulatory agency standards within the area of responsibility such as CLIA requirements
• Proficiency with pipetting and molecular biology laboratory techniques
• Experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
• Proficiency with basic laboratory calculations, such as dilutions and weight
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel.
• 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

  MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years’ experience in a clinical laboratory operating under GCLP and/or CLIA guidelines

  or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

• Schedule: Sun-Wed or Wed-Sat (8a-6p)

  PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Work is performed in a laboratory environment, full manual dexterity and visual acuity required.
• Regular standing for extended periods of time
• May be exposed to potential physical harm from hazardous chemicals, infectious diseases, blood-borne pathogens, toxic materials, toxic gases, electrical hazards, dangerous tools and equipment.  

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