Sr Medical Technologist at IQVIA

Beijing, Beijing, China

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree or educational equivalent in Medical/Histo technology (Req)
  • 4 years relevant experience (Req) or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience (Req)
  • In-depth knowledge of clinical procedures used in the area of responsibility
  • In-depth knowledge of good laboratory practices (GLP) and other regulatory agency standards within area of responsibility
  • In-depth knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
  • In-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used in the area of responsibility
  • Effective computer skills
  • Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
  • Applicable certification and/or requirements from regulatory bodies by country, state, and/or other regulatory bodies (Req)

Responsibilities

  • Manage instrumentation and technologists to ensure laboratory results are reported accurately and in a timely manner
  • Maintain supply inventory and communicate operational issues to management
  • Perform routine testing and troubleshoot problems
  • Oversee the daily responsibilities of an assigned technical area
  • Initiate training of new staff within the technical group; train Medical/Histo Technologists and Medical/Histo Laboratory Technicians/Assistants in proper laboratory techniques for existing and new methods; evaluate daily performance of staff for adherence to SOPs and efficient workflow
  • Act as primary resource for Medical/Histo Technologists and Medical/Histo Laboratory Technicians/Assistants in the technical area to resolve testing issues and analyzer maintenance
  • Maintain quality control of laboratory testing to ensure accurate and timely lab reporting; document corrective and preventative actions using good documentation practices
  • Perform moderate/highly complex analysis of patient specimens; evaluate validity of specimen results as per SOP guidelines; document all corrective actions taken
  • Assist management in establishing new methodologies; assist in completion of validation packages; participate in selection process for new instrumentation
  • Assist management with implementing SOPs for laboratory testing and safety procedures; implement changes in laboratory notifying all employees; notify management when updates to department SOP manuals are needed
  • Follow safety procedures as per laboratory SOPs
  • Collaborate with Project Manager on client requests and concerns; notify management of any delays in testing and related factors
  • Identify appropriate vendors and order laboratory supplies as directed by management to maintain consistent workflow
  • Participate in continuing education through self-study, attending off-site lectures, and preparing programs to share with coworkers
  • Perform work in accordance with ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice

Skills

SOPs
Quality Control
Staff Training
Instrumentation Maintenance
Specimen Analysis
Method Validation
ICH E6
Good Clinical Practice
Laboratory Testing
Analyzer Maintenance

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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