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The Lab Technical Specialist monitors the performance and reporting of laboratory assays by supporting quality control, validation, proficiency testing, regulatory schedules and technical documentation. This role provides technical expertise to strengthen laboratory quality, operational efficiency and compliance with applicable standards.
- Develop and maintain the local laboratory Quality Control Program and database, including statistical analysis and quality control performance data reviews in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines
- Validate assays through statistical analysis of local laboratory data, troubleshooting analytical methods and providing technical information to relevant parties
- Manage proficiency testing and accreditation program activities, including enrollment, submission, review and investigations
- Develop yearly schedules for regulatory functions and perform data analysis for linearity, comparison or other required studies
- Act as a technical subject matter expert and liaise with IT and systems teams to support appropriate functionality
- Draft new standard operating procedures and maintain existing SOPs related to departmental activities on a regional or global basis
- Support audits, inspections, process improvements, troubleshooting, safety requirements and 6S initiatives
- Bachelor’s Degree in life sciences or another relevant field is required
- 1 year of experience in a clinical, research, academic or commercial/production laboratory environment
- Knowledge of relevant regulatory agency standards
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, clinical laboratory assays, quality control and validation procedures
- Strong technical knowledge of complex testing procedures and the science supporting the analysis
- Proficiency with complex laboratory calculations, including averages, means, standard deviations and various quality control metrics
- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
- Good computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
- Effective organizational, interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
- Applicable certifications and licenses as required by local regulations
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.
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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
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