Entry Level Associate Scientist Jobs in Simi Valley, CA

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

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.

Shift: Saturday-Wednesday, 4PM - 12:30 AM

Job Summary:

Perform routine laboratory testing and analytical procedures in a regulated environment. Ensure accurate documentation, data integrity, and compliance with SOPs and regulatory standards while supporting laboratory operations.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines
• Analyze routine laboratory data to ensure procedures are performing within acceptable tolerances
• Identify, document, and escalate deviations or atypical results to senior laboratory personnel
• Prepare samples, buffers, and solutions required for analytical testing activities
• Support quality investigations, deviations, and corrective action processes
• Maintain, calibrate, and document laboratory equipment performance
• Assist with onboarding and guide entry-level staff on routine laboratory procedures
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate findings clearly and accurately
  

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 6 months experience in a regulated laboratory environment
• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques and analytical methods
• Experience working with laboratory automation or specialized equipment
• 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 and accuracy in laboratory documentation and analysis
• Working knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety procedures
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel

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!

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 athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.