IQVIA Posted October 22, 2026

Lab Associate

Durham, United States Full time
Clinical Research Associate
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About this opportunity

We are seeking Lab Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Durham, NC.

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.

Job Summary:

Responsible for performing routine laboratory testing procedures to generate data used in clinical trials research. This role supports accurate specimen analysis, documentation, safety, quality, and compliance with SOPs and applicable regulatory requirements.

What You'll Be Doing:

Perform routine analysis of specimens and document results in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines

Evaluate the validity of analytical results against algorithms displayed by the laboratory computer system

Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel

Prepare buffers and solutions for analysis, as required

Conduct post-analysis sample and reagent storage

Assist in the development and writing of new laboratory procedures and techniques

Support lab housekeeping, safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives

Communicate clearly, accurately, and on time with cross-functional stakeholders

What We Are Looking For:

High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor's Degree may be required for some CAP/CLIA lab locations in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology

6 months relevant lab experience required

Basic knowledge of lab principles

Basic knowledge of Good Laboratory Practices and applicable regulatory agency standards

Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling

Knowledge of laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology used in the area of responsibility

Basic computer skills

Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

Ability to maintain effective reporting procedures and control workflow

Ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders

Ability to communicate clearly, accurately, and timely with cross-functional stakeholders

Commitment to continuing education through self-study, in-services, lectures, and meetings

Ability to follow company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

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 IQVIA 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 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 $35,900.00 - $74,800.00. 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.

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Clinical Research
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Durham, United States
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Clinical Research role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 158 comparable Associate Clinical Research roles across 18 biopharma companies.

158Comparable roles tracked
151Currently active
18Companies hiring similar roles
36Countries represented

Salary context

33 of 158 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $35,900/yr – $74,800/yr
Lowest disclosed · Lab Associate - Hematology · IQVIA $35,900/yr – $74,800/yr
Highest disclosed · Senior Clinical Trial Manager · Chimerix, Inc. $145,600/yr – $218,400/yr
Peer group range $55,350 – $182,000 (median $132,650)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 158 comparable roles

United States41
China17
Australia8
United Kingdom8
Brazil6
Poland6

+ 30 more countries

Seniority mix

158 of 158 peers have a known seniority level

Associate106
Manager51
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc1

Therapeutic area mix

15 of 158 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology12
Neuroscience3

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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