Antibody Library R&D Associate

IQVIA; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 54,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Research Associate to support antibody library construction and high-throughput molecular biology workflows, applying SOPs, documentation, and regulatory standards. You will perform RNA extraction, cloning, PCR, transformation, culture of yeast, bacteria and mammalian cells, analyze data, and contribute to method development under supervision.

A biology-related degree with 0–2 years of related experience or a Masters is expected, along with attention to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, primer design, and sequence analysis.
• Knowledge and experience working with yeast, bacteria, and mammalian cells, including growth, transformation, miniprep, RNA extraction, and aseptic techniques.
• Experience using an electronic laboratory notebook and applying laboratory safety practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling requirements.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Execute antibody library construction activities according to approved protocols.
• Perform high-throughput molecular biology procedures, including RNA extraction, mRNA purification, PCR, cloning, gel extraction, primer design, sequence analysis, and bacterial transformation.
• Culture and manipulate yeast, bacterial, and mammalian cells using appropriate aseptic techniques.
• Contribute to routine method and assay design, experimental execution, data review, technical discussions, and sponsor inquiries under moderate supervision.
• Troubleshoot laboratory processes and support improvements that increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times.
• Analyze routine data and assess whether results fall within acceptable tolerances.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, electronic laboratory notebooks, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practices.
• Follow laboratory and company SOPs while supporting safety and 6S requirements and initiatives.

Skills

Molecular biology

PCR

Cloning

RNA extraction

Aseptic techniques

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology, chemistry, or related field; or Master's degree

Tools

Electronic lab notebook

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Santa Fe, NM seeks a Research Associate to support antibody library construction and high-throughput molecular biology workflows, applying SOPs, documentation, and regulatory standards. You will perform RNA extraction, cloning, PCR, transformation, culture of yeast, bacteria and mammalian cells, analyze data, and contribute to method development under supervision.

A biology-related degree with 0–2 years of related experience or a Masters is expected, along with attention to