Senior Laboratory Technical Specialist (office based, Pretoria)
Senior Lab Tech Specialist - Hybrid role based at our Lab in Centurion
IQIVIA Laboratories
IQVIA Laboratories is a global leader in drug discovery and development, offering comprehensive central and specialty biomarker services. Our expertise includes genomics, immunoassays, flow cytometry, anatomic pathology, precision medicine, vaccine assays, ADME, and bioanalytical services. We also specialize in antibody and biomarker discovery and decentralized clinical trial solutions. Committed to scientific rigor and operational excellence, we support all phases of drug development, ensuring high data integrity and accelerating transformative therapies.
Join us on our exciting journey!
Job Overview:
The Lab Technical Specialist performs procedures to monitor the performance and reporting of laboratory assays.
Develops and maintains the local laboratory Quality Control Program and database, performs statistical analysis of data and quality control performance data reviews in accordance with policy and regulatory guidelines.
Validates assays through statistical analysis of local laboratory data, troubleshooting the effective implementation of analytical methods and the provision of technical information to relevant parties.
Develops and maintains all aspects and phases of proficiency testing and accreditation programs for the local laboratory, including but not limited to enrollment, submission/review and investigations.
Acts as technical SME to liase with IT/systems teams to ensure appropriate functionality.
Develops and maintains the yearly schedules for regulatory functions and performs data analysis for performing linearity and comparison studies, or other studies as required by various agencies and/or as requested by sponsors.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences or other relevant field Req
- 1 year of experience in a clinical, research, academic or commercial/production laboratory environment.
- Knowledge of laboratory equipment, clinical laboratory assays, quality control and validation procedures.
- Experience in high-quality diagnostic laboratories operating under CAP, ISO, or similar standards.
- Experience in quality management, client interactions, strong ownership, and effective management and communication skills
Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you
- Global exposure
- Variety of therapeutic areas
- Collaborative and supportive team environment
- Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology
- Excellent career development and progression opportunities
- Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.
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.