Bioanalytical Scientist

IQVIA; Manchester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Autonomy

Global exposure

Variety of therapeutic areas

Collaborative team environment

Cutting-edge technology

Job summary

IQVIA’s Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) in the UK is recruiting a Bioanalytical Scientist to perform immunoassay-based analyses and lead studies within a hospital-based research setting. The role focuses on assay validation, data interpretation, and coordinating multiple labs to deliver timely results.

The successful candidate will manage resources, draft manuals, and present findings to sponsors, contributing to a high-autonomy, collaborative environment with access to cutting-edge in-house

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field.
• Experience in regulated laboratory environments is essential.
• Practical immunoassay analytics with validation and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and handling hazardous chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Perform immunoassay-based analytical procedures for sample analysis and study delivery.
• Act as study lead with project management and resource planning.
• Perform routine data analysis to verify procedures meet expectations.
• Coordinate labs and ensure timely assay production and sample transport.
• Draft study reference manuals and training documents.
• Present project deliverables to clients/sponsors.

Skills

Autonomy

Immunoassay techniques

Project management

Multiple task handling

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Bioanalytical Scientist

Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU)

This role is office based!

The Medicines Evaluation Unit (MEU) Ltd, an IQVIA business, is one of the UK’s leading contract research organisations, and a facility where commitment to excellence is paramount. Possessing extensive pharmaceutical, scientific and clinical expertise, allied with fast volunteer recruitment, both healthy and patient, within a state-of-the-art hospital based research facility, enables the MEU to offer clients positive clinical trial solutions.

Join us on our exciting journey!

Job Overview:

Responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation.

Performs immunoassay-based analytical procedures in support of sample analysis, assay validation, and study delivery.

Will act as study lead, including project management which will include planning of resources to complete all work within a specifies timeline of specific studies assigned to you.

Performs routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances.

Responsible for coordinating any other labs that might be involved in the studies to make sure they are producing assays on time, samples are transported correctly, QC of samples.

Will draft study reference manuals and various other raining documentation.

Will present back to clients/sponsors on project deliverables.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree required.


• Typically requires >2 years of experience in regulated laboratory environment


• Practical experience of immunoassay-based analytical techniques, including assay troubleshooting, data interpretation and validation activities


• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling


• Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.

Join IQVIA to see where your skills can take you

• High level of autonomy.


• Global exposure


• Variety of therapeutic areas


• Collaborative and supportive team environment


• Access to cutting-edge and innovative, in-house technology


• Excellent career development and progression opportunities


• Work-Life Balance, with a strong focus on a positive well-being.

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

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