Lead Automation Scientist - Genomics & Lab Innovation

IQVIA LLC; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 197,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC seeks an Automation Staff Scientist to provide hands-on scientific leadership for automation workflows in genomic technologies. You will lead automation projects, develop validation plans, and collaborate across scientific, operational, and vendor teams to advance products and improve laboratory processes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in biology or related field with extensive molecular biology experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Lead automation projects for genomic technologies and product development.
• Develop and validate automated molecular assays and extraction methods.
• Design experiments, validation plans, and technical documentation.
• Mentor staff and coordinate with vendors and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership for automation workflows at site.
• Develop and sustain integrated automation workflows with lab instruments.
• Train users and mentor technical professionals.
• Collaborate with Laboratory Operations, IT, Quality, and vendors.

Skills

Molecular biology leadership

Laboratory automation

Genomic technologies

Technical communication

Education

Master's degree in biology or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

LIMS/ELN connectivity

Python-based automation

APIs & system integration

Job description

IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC seeks an Automation Staff Scientist to provide hands-on scientific leadership for automation workflows in genomic technologies. You will lead automation projects, develop validation plans, and collaborate across scientific, operational, and vendor teams to advance products and improve laboratory processes.

The role requires a Master’s degree in biology or related field with extensive molecular biology experience and strong communication skills.