Operational Quality Specialist

Buenos Aires, Argentina | Full time | Hybrid | R1560652

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We are seeking Operational Quality Specialist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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:

Support and enhance global laboratory quality and technical systems by overseeing assay quality control processes, proficiency testing reviews, scientific database management, and global technical coordination. Collaborate across laboratory, scientific, data management, vendor, and management teams to ensure consistent quality standards and operational excellence.

What You'll Be Doing:

Establish, review, and update global acceptance criteria for harmonized assay quality control materials
Monitor and review regional laboratory investigations related to proficiency testing failures
Maintain and update the Scientific Database, including test code system administration
Monitor global inventory levels of harmonized reagents, calibrators, and quality control materials
Deliver training to Global Harmonization and regional laboratory teams as needed
Facilitate and document global technical meetings
Collaborate with assay development, scientific review, data management, vendor, and laboratory management teams

What We Are Looking For:

Bachelor's Degree in medical technology or equivalent required
3 years experience in a research laboratory/clinical laboratory environment required
Knowledge of laboratory equipment, clinical laboratory assays, quality control, and validation procedures
Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills
Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

Knowledge of clinical and/or research laboratory environments, including safety and infection control procedures
Ability to balance multiple priorities while maintaining quality and accuracy
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, clients, and cross-functional stakeholders

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.

If you're looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible!

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

Where you'll work

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Hybrid

You’ll split your time between home and the office, giving you the flexibility to focus where you work best while still building strong in-person connections with your team. This model combines the autonomy of remote work with the collaboration, energy and resources of an office environment.

Where you'll make an impact

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IQVIA Laboratories

At IQVIA Laboratories, you’ll play a critical role in delivering high-quality laboratory and biomarker solutions that support clinical trials worldwide. Your work will help ensure data integrity and scientific precision, contributing directly to the development of safe and effective treatments.

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