Histologist

We are seeking a Histologist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA

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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.

As a Histology Technician, you will perform gross trimming of tissues and organ systems, processing, paraffin embedding, and sectioning for pathological analysis in our pathology laboratory.

What you’ll be doing:

Perform routine and non-routine activities involved in the preparation of slides for microscopic evaluation by pathologists.

Secure the slice sample on a slide and use specialized dyes to stain it, highlighting cellular structures for pathologists or research scientists.

Operate and perform routine and non-routine maintenance on histology laboratory equipment (including balances, tissue processors, embedding units, microtomes, cryostat, automatic stainers, automatic coverslippers, automatic cassette and slide labelers, microscopes, immunohistochemistry and in situ hybridization autostainers).

Troubleshoot equipment with minimal supervision.

Ensure compliance with all local, federal, CLIA, and CAPA regulations.

Adhere to laboratory quality control policies, document all quality control activities, and maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

Maintain proficiency and training requirements.

Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned by the Supervisor.

What we are looking for:

High School Diploma with 1 year of relevant laboratory and/or Clinical Trials experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Certification from a recognized certifying agency, HT (ASCP) or HTL (ASCP) preferred but not required.

Applicable certifications and licenses as required by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies.

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to prioritize and drive results with a high emphasis on quality.

Ability to work as part of a team.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

Detailed knowledge of pathology, specialized laboratory equipment, clinical testing procedures, staining techniques, and applicable laboratory testing regulations.

Ability to perform routine embedding in a variety of tissues and cut routine and frozen sections.

Problem-solving ability and clear communication with peers and superiors.

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.

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

Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics – this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $61,100.00 – $101,800.00. 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.

IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.

To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

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