Senior Scientist, Assay Development - TSAIL

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Assay Development - TSAIL to join IQVIA Laboratories in 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.

As a Senior Scientist, you will be responsible for developing assays and methods within expected cost and timelines. You will serve as a technical and scientific subject matter expert, participating in and leading the technical transfer of assays to Laboratory Operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing, performing, and documenting all analytical procedures with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in accordance with current SOPs, regulations, and guidelines.
• Performing data analysis for the validation of analytical procedures and establish assay performance expectations and results tolerances.
• Identifying, documenting, and troubleshooting assay performance, noting any unusual results and escalating to senior lab personnel.
• Establishing, performing, and documenting hands-on training of Laboratory staff in areas of demonstrated competency as assigned.
• Overseeing, understanding, and training Laboratory operations personnel as part of the technology transfer of assays, ensuring they are performed according to established methods and best practices.
• Promoting individual accountability for quality and safety across the team. Participating in quality and safety investigations and result CAPAs.
• Contributing to scientific literature and conferences, internal reports, documentation, and communications.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure assays are sustainable and scalable for laboratory operations.
• Providing input on technical inquiries and lead troubleshooting projects, including root cause analysis and advanced problem-solving.
• Applying advanced knowledge in the preparation of scientific proposals and collaborating with colleagues to develop timelines and determine project resources for proposal costing and scope.
• Complying with corporate policies and procedures, as well as applicable regulatory requirements.

What we are looking for:

• PhD in Immunology or related discipline preferred, or Bachelor’s/Master’s Degree with equivalent combination of education and experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
• At least 3-5 years of prior experience in assay development or specific methodology area.
• Superior communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and capability of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proficiency in office productivity software and relevant statistical analysis.
• Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of assay development best practices, flow cytometry, ELISpot/Fluorospot, and data analysis practices.
• Experience with Quality Assurance and Quality Control preferred.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Advanced knowledge in assay development and analytical procedures.
• Expertise in flow cytometry, ELISpot/Fluorospot, and data analysis.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent training and mentoring abilities.
• Strong collaboration and cross-functional teamwork skills.
• Commitment to quality and safety standards.

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, 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 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

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 $76,300.00 - $127,100.00. 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.

Salary : $76,300 - $127,100