Research Laboratory Technician

IQVIA

Research Laboratory Technician processing clinical trial samples including blood and urine analysis. Collaborating with clinical staff in a lab setting in Houston and San Antonio.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $41,400 - $86,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Label, receive, and process samples (blood, urine, tissue, stool, etc.) for clinical trials per specific protocol guidelines to include logging samples into and out of the department.
Request and receive tissue samples from outside pathology facilities.
Send tissue blocks to vendor to have slides cut and ship these slides to the study’s lab.
Record all data in specified forms per clinical trial (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility.
Enter data into departmental database.
Recognize discrepancies in the data and coordinate with clinical staff to correct.
Organize and store all reagents according to safety instructions.
Maintain equipment and a clean and orderly lab environment.
Restock lab consumables at the end of the day.
Manage inventory of clinical trial supplies and kits as well as departmental supplies.
Administrative functions include filing, scanning, copying, and emailing of work documents.
Ship or store samples as per protocol before the end of the shift.
Prepare all collection tubes and aliquots for the next day’s clinic with accuracy and responsibility.
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lab Assistant training or associate degree in the Sciences or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
Certification not required
IATA Dangerous Goods handling—if not previously certified will train after hire.
Prior lab experience including sample processing and shipping experience.
Comfortable using Microsoft Word and Excel and databases.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

sample processingdata entryinventory managementreagent organizationequipment maintenanceclinical trial protocolsdiscrepancy recognitionadministrative functions

Soft Skills

accuracyresponsibilityorganizational skills

Certifications

Lab Assistant trainingIATA Dangerous Goods handling