Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Associate Technical Specialist - Sample Management

£13 - £14.9 per hourEstimated
Full-time

Are you looking to develop your career in laboratory automation and drug discovery?

IQVIA Discovery Sciences in Cambridge is seeking an Associate Technical Specialist to support our Sample Management team, helping to deliver critical laboratory operations that accelerate research programmes.

What You'll Do

  • Operate and maintain automated laboratory platforms, including Echo, Tecan, Janus, Beckman, HighRes, Mosquito, SmartCell and Hamilton Tube Store systems.
  • Support liquid handling protocol development and routine sample management activities.
  • Complete SAP transactions and laboratory documentation accurately and on time.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure all work is performed safely and in compliance with quality standards.

What We're Looking For

  • BSc in a scientific discipline.
  • Laboratory experience gained through academia or industry.
  • Strong problem-solving, communication and data handling skills.
  • Good IT literacy and interest in automation technologies.
  • Experience within Pharma, Biotech or CRO environments and knowledge of liquid handling automation would be advantageous.

Why Join IQVIA?

  • Work with industry-leading automation technologies.
  • Build expertise in sample management and drug discovery.
  • Join a collaborative team that values innovation, development and continuous improvement.
  • Contribute to research that helps improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Apply today to be part of a team advancing the future of drug discovery.

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

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.

Vacancy posted 5 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Associate Technical Specialist - Sample Management in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire vacancy
  • £51k - £68k per annumEstimated
     ...discovery through automation, innovation and technical expertise. Are you passionate about laboratory automation, sample management and solving complex technical challenges?...  ...capabilities? We're looking for a Senior Technical Specialist to join our Sample Management team at our... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    Immediate start

    IQVIA

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    3 days ago
  • £81k - £109k per annumEstimated
     ...About Charles River Associates is a leading global consulting firm that provides economic, financial, and business management expertise to major law firms, corporations and governments...  ...management efforts; Provide training and technical supervision to less-experienced staff,... 
    Suggested
    Long-term contract
    On-site
    Work from home

    Charles River Associates

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £61k - £77k per annumEstimated
     ...Cambridge site have a vacancy for a Senior Technical Specilaist - DMPK! Apply today! A...  ...optimising and executing the bioanalysis of samples from in vivo DMPK studies for small and...  ...expertise. Strong organisation and time management skills alongside an inbuilt flexibility... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    On-site
    Immediate start

    IQVIA

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    27 days ago
  • £58k - £77k per annumEstimated
     ...MacDonald is a global engineering, management, and development consultancy...  ...you’re surrounded by global specialists who want to combine their...  ...while offering diverse and technically stimulating opportunities to...  ...for a talented   Principal/Associate Process Engineer to join our... 
    Suggested
    Long-term contract
    Full-time
    Hybrid working
    Skilled worker visa
    Flexible hours

    Mott MacDonald

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    26 days ago
  • £32.07k - £39.04k per annum

     ...Foundation Trust as a Band 5 Specialist Anatomical Pathology Technologist...  ...closely with the Mortuary Management Team, you will lead the day-...  ...continue to undertake specialist technical work across a wide range of...  ...to deceased patients, samples, retained tissues and personal... 
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Part-time
    Term-time
    Visa sponsorship
    Skilled worker visa
    Flexible hours
    Night shift
    Rotating shifts

    Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    9 days ago
  • £64k - £84k per annumEstimated
     ...streamers around the world while gaining meaningful experience across a variety of disciplines.   What is the role? The Technical Support Manager will lead a distributed IT support team based across EMEA and India, delivering a consistent, high-quality support... 
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Remote
    Monday to Thursday
    5 days/week
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Roku

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • $96k - $126.5k per annum

     ...partners accelerate development, reduce technical risk, and pursue high-value programs making...  .... THE ROLE Mirai is seeking an Associate Scientist/Scientist I to join the Translational...  ...on experience with a variety of cell and sample types, including immune cells; expertise... 
    Hourly pay

    Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    a month ago
  • $96k - $126.5k per annum

     ...motivated and skilled candidate for a role of Associate Scientist on the Analytical Development...  ...: building efficient system for testing samples and delivering the data; method...  ...years of relevant industry experience Technical expertise in HPLC separations, LC-MS, plate... 

    Flagship Pioneering, Inc.

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    15 days ago
  • £50k - £55k per annum

     ...(***) ***-****  ****@*****.*** Senior Architect / Associate Architect Permanent position. Cambridge Our client is an...  ...and coordination. To apply, please send your CV and PDF samples to Alex Asprey at Knightwood Associates or call (***) ***-**** for... 
    Permanent

    Knightwood Associates

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £5k per annum

     ...a strong background within the Building Management Systems industry and is looking to further...  ...career with one of the UK's leading BMS specialists. You'll play a key role in supporting...  ...system modernisation works Providing technical support and advice to customers... 

    BMSI

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    more than 2 months ago
  • £68k - £88k per annumEstimated
     ...Job Title: Technical Director Associate Director – Town Planning Location: London, Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Glasgow, Cambridge, Birmingham...  ...Town Planning consultancy services directly to clients Manage commercial performance including fee management, governance... 
    Immediate start
    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    4 days ago
  • £42k - £55k per annumEstimated
     ...across a variety of disciplines.   What is the role? Roku is looking for an Alpha/Beta Programme Technical Specialist with Quality Assurance and Programme Management experience, along with direct experience working with people, to run a large-scale pre-release... 
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Remote
    Monday to Thursday
    5 days/week
    Flexible hours

    Roku

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    a month ago
  • £50k - £63k per annumEstimated
     ...We have a 12 Month Fixed Term Contract for a Technical Specialist at our Cambridge site. The Technical Specialist will be applying lab-based...  ...technical problems of varying complexity, escalate to appropriate manager/project leader to agree and implement appropriate solution/s.... 
    Full-time
    Fixed-term contract
    Immediate start

    IQVIA

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    27 days ago
  • £36k per annum

     ...inventions, support intellectual property management, explore market opportunities and help...  ...looking for: A Ph.D. in a scientific or technical discipline relevant to the Physical...  ...full job description → Commercialisation Associate - fixed term   Diversity and equality... 
    Full-time
    Fixed-term contract
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Flexible hours

    Cambridge Enterprise

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    a month ago
  • £39.5k per annum

     ...of Cambridge. Picture yourself helping to manage a diverse portfolio - ranging from...  ...when to seek advice and collaborate with specialist colleagues. A proactive, motivated and...  ...full job description - Commercialisation Associate (RT) job description Diversity and equality... 
    Full-time
    Hybrid working
    Remote
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    Cambridge Enterprise

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  • £57k - £76k per annumEstimated
     ...players and lead the team that makes it happen? As Lead Anti-Cheat Specialist in our Player Trust team, you’ll lead a team of specialists...  ...investigative judgement and data-driven operational ownership. You’ll line manage a small team, set the direction, translate strategy into... 
    Ongoing contract
    Permanent
    Full-time
    On-site
    Remote
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Shift work
    Rotating shifts
    Weekday work

    Jagex: The RuneScape Company

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    29 days ago
  • £29k - £38k per annumEstimated
     ...role... Meeting the requirements of an 'Associate' grade and have a proven track record in...  ...) discipline team, providing design and technical advice with a multidisciplinary approach...  ...of their discipline or have specific specialist experience applicable to the role. Able... 
    Full-time
    Part-time
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Work from home
    Flexible hours

    WSP

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    5 days ago
  •  ...help you reach yours.  We are seeking an experienced Associate Landscape Architect to lead the delivery of landscape architecture...  ...Landscape Architecture team. The role will combine technical delivery, project management, client liaison and team development, with opportunities... 
    Full-time
    Part-time
    Hybrid working
    Probationary period
    Flexible hours

    Lanpro

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    2 days ago
  • £60k - £75k per annum

     ...Associate Structural Engineer Senior / Associate Structural Engineer Cambridge Salary: up to £75,000 Are you an experienced...  ...looking for a long-term opportunity with a consultancy where your technical experience can directly influence the future of the business?... 
    Long-term contract
    Permanent
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Work from home

    Energi People

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    2 days ago
  • £18k per annum

     ...users. This includes proactively managing calls, setting appropriate...  ...time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain...  ...Training provider TECHNICAL PROFESSIONALS LIMITED Training...  ...informed by the system data associated with the task Test and evaluate... 
    Remote
    Work from home
    Monday to Friday

    Cambridgeshire Fire & Rescue Service

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    8 days ago
  • £61k - £78k per annumEstimated
     ...employees worldwide, WSP combines technical excellence with a commitment to...  ...Project, Commercial & Programme Management (PMCM) at WSP ensures successful...  ...the UK. Your Role As an Associate / Associate Director Project Management specialist, you will join a growing team of... 
    Full-time

    WSP

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  • £28k - £38k per annumEstimated
     ...Support Engineer to join our team in Cambridge and serve as a vital technical link for systems that keep people safer everywhere. In this...  ...areas that require clarification or improvement. License Management: Generate, track, and securely store digital licenses for RFeye... 
    Hybrid working
    Remote
    Relocation
    Flexible hours
    Shift work

    Motorola Solutions

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    15 days ago
  • £150 - £180 per day

     ...be responsible for providing day-to-day technical support to employees across the business...  ...Provide day-to-day IT support to employees, managing technical issues from initial diagnosis...  ...users, groups, permissions and associated services. Assist with device management... 
    On-site
    Remote
    5 days/week

    Robert Half

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    19 days ago
  • £25k - £30k per annum

     ...candidate will demonstrate excellent communication skills, time management a methodical approach to ticket handling. Key...  ...interactions in the service desk system. Diagnosing and resolving technical issues. Maintaining user accounts in accordance with customers... 
    Permanent
    Full-time
    No agency
    Hybrid working
    On-site
    Remote
    Monday to Friday

    Softwerx

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    12 days ago
  •  ...Secondary school in Cambridge? A well-established Secondary school has a fantastic opportunity for an IT Technician to support their technical infrastructure. Job Overview This Secondary school is seeking a skilled IT Technician to begin as soon as possible. The school... 
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  •  ...support their large and vibrant 11–18 school in Cambridge . The successful candidate will handle first-line support, assist with device management, and maintain the school’s IT hardware and software systems. School Information This Good rated school educates around 1,400... 
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  •  ...A brilliant Secondary School is seeking an IT Technician to join its technical team in Cambridge. The role will provide 1st and 2nd line support to users, assisting with hardware, software, Microsoft 365 and basic networking issues. Key Responsibilities Provide 1st and... 

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  •  ...working culture. The Role You’ll provide first-line technical support, assist with hardware setup, manage software installations, respond to support tickets...  ...up-to-date systems, well-maintained networks and specialist educational software. A structured team approach... 
    Long-term contract

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  •  ...Our client is currently looking for a reliable and technically confident IT Technician to join a friendly and supportive school environment...  ...365, Windows and other school-based software systems. Managing user accounts, passwords and access permissions. Assisting with... 
    Immediate start

    Marchant Recruitment

    Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
    10 days ago
  • £27k - £35k per annumEstimated
     ...hazardous/toxic materials Job Description Senior Site Specialist Location: Milton Park, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Full...  ...day-to-day operation of laboratory services, including inventory management, laboratory logistics, equipment coordination, and customer... 
    Remote job
    Full-time
    Relocation
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work
    Milton, Cambridgeshire
    11 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Associate Technical Specialist - Sample Management. Be the first to apply!