[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All IQVIA jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/) · [Search jobs](/search/) IQVIA · Ithaca, NY # Sample Prep Associate Ithaca, New York, United States of America Full-time $35,900.00 - $74,800.00 Listed on IQVIA’s official careers site. Posted October 14, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on IQVIA’s careers site →](https://iqvia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IQVIA/job/Ithaca-New-York-United-States-of-America/Sample-Prep-Associate_R1569819) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [IQVIA](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/) / Sample Prep Associate ## Job description We are seeking Sample Prep Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, New York. 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 Perform routine laboratory workflows to prepare biological samples for analysis while supporting lab readiness through reagent preparation, equipment care, waste handling, and accurate documentation in accordance with SOPs, GLP, and applicable regulatory guidelines. ### What You'll Be Doing - Execute routine sample preparation techniques to support downstream analytical testing - Prepare reagents and mobile phases and document work in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines - Make and record observations, perform basic calculations, and collect and prepare data for evaluation - Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior laboratory personnel - Support lab operations through equipment upkeep, glassware cleaning, and general housekeeping aligned to 6S standards - Manage routine waste handling workflows including biowaste, sharps, chemical, and instrument waste streams while following safety requirements - Assist with inventory maintenance, stocking labs and stockroom supplies, labeling, and freezer or sample storage organization as needed - Communicate clearly and timely with cross-functional stakeholders and support workflow management in LIMS and/or automated instrumentation environments What We Are Looking For: High School Diploma or equivalent (some CAP/CLIA laboratory locations may require an Associate Degree in laboratory science or medical laboratory technology) - Proficiency with pipetting techniques and basic laboratory principles (reagent preparation, sample handling, and safe bench practices) Working knowledge of GLP fundamentals, laboratory safety, infection control, and hazardous chemical handling Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: Service-oriented mindset with a focus on supporting internal laboratory “customers” through reliability, responsiveness, and proactive communication - Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce clear, accurate, and audit-ready documentation - Ability to manage routine, recurring tasks consistently while prioritizing safety, quality, and operational needs Effective collaboration skills and comfort working across teams (e.g., wet lab, LC-MS/MS, metrology) to prevent workflow bottlenecks ### 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 [https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits](https://jobs.iqvia.com/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](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](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. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 14, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 7 days - Location: Ithaca, New York, United States of America - Employment type: Full-time - Pay: $35,900.00 - $74,800.00[Apply on IQVIA’s careers site →](https://iqvia.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IQVIA/job/Ithaca-New-York-United-States-of-America/Sample-Prep-Associate_R1569819) ## More jobs at IQVIA ### [Associate BioServices Study Lead](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/7e5128acfa82faaafc7c/) Ithaca, New York, United States of America ### [Bioanalysis Leadership Opportunities](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/03cd64cd5f8d19bd01f2/) Ithaca, New York, United States of America ### [Associate Principal Scientist, Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) Assay Development](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/84439de962b48aef0991/) Ithaca, New York, United States of America ### [Associate Scientist, Sample Preparation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/iqvia/jobs/c0ce2df1e1092eb8b915/) Ithaca, New York, United States of America ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sample Custody Specialist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/820f026110418e7b5d5f/) SGS · Wilmington, NC, United States ### [Sample Management Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/sgs/jobs/d0968aa6aeae65abcf23/) SGS · Hayward, CA, United States ### [Sample Warehouse Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/d0ff2604795db1267b89/) Williams-Sonoma · Richmond, CA, United States ### [Sample Warehouse Driver](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/williams-sonoma/jobs/306ba1847d9523ff6f56/) Williams-Sonoma · Richmond, CA, United States ### [Senior Product Manager, HID Sample Prep](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/629203f2f61b79f55388/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Pleasanton, California, United States of America OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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