Lead Clinical Laboratory Scientist

IQVIA™ is the leading human data science company focused on helping healthcare clients find unparalleled insights and better solutions for patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness the power of healthcare data, domain expertise, transformative technology, and advanced analytics to drive healthcare forward.

PURPOSE

Provides professional and technical skills and knowledge to ensure accurate and timely performance of regular and specialized testing in Immunology, Hematology, Molecular, or related to obtain data for use in diagnosis and recording clinical trial laboratory test results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Exhibits team leadership skills by mentoring, guiding, and providing technical expertise on specialized techniques to team members and training of junior staff.
• Demonstrates mastery of specialized technical, scientific and/or administrative skills specific to this role.
• Performs and reports test results for all clinical laboratory procedures as assigned, both automated and manual, in the clinical laboratory department.
• Demonstrates proficiency, competency and understanding of fundamental principles of clinical laboratory procedures with minimal amount of supervision.
• Notifies Supervisory team of any irregularities of factors, which may influence test results.
• Uses the control measures and personal protective equipment provided, reports any safety related deficiencies and contribute to improving accident and safety performance.
• Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA and CAPA regulations.
• Adhere to laboratory’s quality control policies, and document all quality control activities and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
• Maintains proficiency and training requirements.
• Participate in special projects and other duties, as assigned by supervisor.

• REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Detailed knowledge of specialized laboratory equipment, clinical testing procedures, and applicable laboratory testing regulations.
• Problem solving ability and maintain clear communication with peers and superiors.
• Ability to trouble- shoot equipment and test methods.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Laboratory Science, Clinical Science or related field with a minimum of 4 years’ of relevant laboratory and/or Clinical Trials experience as a lead; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Applicable certifications, licenses, and experience as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies.
• Current and valid California State Clinical Laboratory Scientist License (CLS) required.
• Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
• Ability to lead, guide and mentor a team.
• Ability to work in fast pace environment required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Hours and days may vary depending on operational needs
• May be exposed to hazardous materials, blood specimens and instruments with moving parts, heating or freezing elements, and high speed centrifugation
• Repetitive manual pipetting may be necessary
• Ability to lift a minimum of 10 lbs. and perform repetitive motions.
• Must be able to wear protection devices as needed in the lab environment.
• Must be able to access laboratory equipment on bench tops or equivalent while using both hands to perform manual dexterity operations
• Must be able to work in a seated position for an extended duration (2h), with periodic breaks, while performing routine repetitive functions.

*A Clinical Laboratory Scientist with a limited license will only qualify for a CLS position within their specialty and only applicable in the following departments at the Regional Reference Laboratories: Chemistry limited license qualifies for Automated Chemistry or Esoteric Chemistry CLS positions; Toxicology limited license qualifies for Esoteric Chemistry CLS positions; Immunology limited license qualifies for Molecular or Immunology CLS positions; Microbiology limited license qualifies for Bacteriology, Molecular or Immunology CLS positions

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IQVIA is an EEO Employer - Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.