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Associate Scientist, Laboratory Operations

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Primary Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States Full time R1462944

Job description

We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business 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.

The Associate Scientist will be instrumental in conducting and documenting analytical procedures, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and contributing to the advancement of our laboratory operations.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Conducting and documenting analytical procedures in line with SOPs and regulatory standards.
  • Analyzing data to ensure procedures are on track and results fall within acceptable ranges.
  • Identifying, documenting, and escalating any potential performance issues or unusual results.
  • Preparing and uploading data analysis results to the LIMS system.
  • Assisting with quality investigations, deviations, and resolutions.
  • Preparing necessary solutions and buffers for analysis.
  • Guiding and training new and entry-level staff on routine procedures.
  • Performing calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

What We Are Looking For:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
  • At least 6 months of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • Basic knowledge and understanding of the assigned technical area and procedures.
  • Proficiency with laboratory techniques and regulatory standards like GLP.
  • Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

  • Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, and hazardous chemical handling.
  • Experience with automation and specialized laboratory equipment.
  • Proficiency in laboratory calculations and quality control metrics.
  • Strong computer, multitasking, and collaboration skills.

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.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $47,600.00 - $79,300.00. 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.
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Q2 offers a robust development plan for CRAs, including trainings, mentorship programs, and cross-functional career meetings. These conditions made me feel ready, confident, and well-trained to execute the role a CRA with quality and integrity.

Alberto, Clinical Research Associate 2

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