Associate Manager, Flow Cytometry

We are seeking an Associate Manager, Flow Cytometry to join IQVIA Laboratories on site at Valencia.

Location: Valencia, CA, USA

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As an Associate Manager, Flow Cytometry, you will lead daily laboratory operations, supervise a team of scientists, and ensure high‑quality, compliant delivery of flow cytometry testing.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead and supervise a team of laboratory staff to ensure accurate and timely operational delivery.

Oversee daily workflow, assign tasks, and resolve technical or workload challenges.

Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate staff performance under the guidance of senior management.

Monitor reagent and supply inventory, ensuring availability and adherence to budget.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, CAP/CLIA, and regulatory requirements.

Review laboratory metrics to identify process improvement opportunities and drive efficiency initiatives.

Partner with cross‑functional stakeholders to implement new tests, equipment, and procedures.

Serve as a backup for daily laboratory operations as needed.

What We Are Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or related field.

Minimum 4 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment, including at least 2 years in flow cytometry.

Demonstrated experience supervising, training, or mentoring laboratory staff.

Strong technical background in laboratory operations, including hands‑on skills such as pipetting and assay execution. Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role

In‑depth knowledge of flow cytometry, clinical testing procedures, quality control, and laboratory regulations (CAP/CLIA).

Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Working knowledge of quality assurance, safety standards, root‑cause analysis, and CAPA processes.

Ability to collaborate across teams, drive process improvements, and maintain a high‑performance laboratory environment.

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.

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 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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $58,800.00 - $122,500.00. 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.