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Associate Scientist- Phlebotomist

Valencia, United States of America | Full time | Office-based | R1529527

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We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia.

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:

The Associate Scientist – Phlebotomist performs routine laboratory activities and licensed phlebotomy sample collection while supporting analytical testing, documentation, and quality processes in accordance with SOPs and regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines
  • Collect primary biological samples as a licensed phlebotomist for internal laboratory use
  • Analyze routine data to confirm procedures are operating within acceptable tolerances
  • Identify, document, and escalate analytical deviations or unusual results to senior laboratory staff
  • Prepare data analysis results for upload into the LIMS system under senior staff guidance
  • Assist with quality investigations, deviations, and corrective actions
  • Prepare buffers, reagents, and solutions required for laboratory analysis
  • Support equipment calibration, maintenance, and hands‑on training in areas of competency

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Experience working in a regulated laboratory environment with knowledge of GLP
  • Active phlebotomy license with hands‑on blood collection experience
  • Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to accurately document laboratory activities and results
  • Proficiency with routine laboratory calculations, data review, and quality control metrics
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills to support cross‑functional laboratory teams
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.

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.
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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $41,400.00 - $86,100.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.

Where you'll work

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Office-based

You’ll work primarily from one of our office locations, collaborating closely with colleagues in a dynamic, team-oriented environment. This setting offers access to on-site resources, real-time interaction and opportunities to build strong relationships through in-person work.

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