Lead Automation Scientist – Genomics & Lab Automation
IQVIA Laboratories
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Job summary
IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC seeks an Automation Staff Scientist to provide hands-on scientific leadership for automation workflows and genomic technologies. You will collaborate across scientific, operational, quality, technology, and vendor teams to advance new products and improve processes.
Responsibilities include leading development, validation of molecular assays, documentation, and mentoring staff while exploring new technologies and patent-worthy opportunities.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree or educational equivalent in cell biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, pharmacology or related field.
- 8 years relevant experience.
- Hands-on experience with molecular biology techniques, including high-throughput DNA sequencers, genotyping platforms, and real-time PCR equipment.
- Experience developing and validating automated molecular assays using genomic technologies such as DNA sequencing, amplification, genotyping, and gene expression.
- Experience developing and optimizing DNA and RNA extraction methodologies for liquid and tissue specimens.
- Experience with APIs and system integration, LIMS and ELN connectivity, scheduling or orchestration software, Python-based automation.
- Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the scientific lead for laboratory automation solutions supporting new product development and process improvement projects involving genomic technologies.
- Lead the automation, development, optimization, and validation of molecular assays involving DNA sequencing, amplification, genotyping, gene expression, and nucleic acid extraction.
- Develop and sustain integrated automation workflows incorporating liquid handlers, automated freezers, tri-coded tube infrastructure, APIs, LIMS, ELN, and scheduling or orchestration software.
- Act as a subject matter expert for automating workflows across molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology, and human genetics.
- Create and review experimental designs, protocols, validation plans, procedures, technical documents, and reports while providing appropriate documentation review or approval.
- Lead technical and strategic discussions, communicate automation and assay development strategies, and introduce new technologies across functions.
- Research emerging technologies, assess functional initiatives, troubleshoot complex systems, and evaluate product, process, project, and schedule risks.
- Train users, coach and mentor technical professionals, coordinate with external vendors, and pursue opportunities for posters, patents, and journal publications.
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Job description
IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC seeks an Automation Staff Scientist to provide hands-on scientific leadership for automation workflows and genomic technologies. You will collaborate across scientific, operational, quality, technology, and vendor teams to advance new products and improve processes.
Responsibilities include leading development, validation of molecular assays, documentation, and mentoring staff while exploring new technologies and patent-worthy opportunities.
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