Senior Scientist, Cell Culture

IQVIA Argentina; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of clinical research services is seeking a Senior Scientist in Cell Culture to join its Indianapolis laboratory. The role involves managing cell lines, developing in-vitro assays, and collaborating with teams to deliver high-quality results. Candidates should have a degree in a relevant field and a minimum of 3 years of laboratory experience. This position offers a chance to be part of a transformative company dedicated to improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with cell culturing and assay development.

Responsibilities

• Independently maintain and supplement cell lines.
• Perform, analyze, and report routine in-vitro screening assays.
• Develop and validate new methods and screens.

Skills

Cell culturing

Assay development

Laboratory instrumentation

Data analysis

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking aSenior Scientist, Cell Cultureto join IQVIA Laboratories inIndianapolis, IN.

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 independently manage and maintain cell lines, troubleshoot challenges, and develop new in-vitro assays to support high-quality screening services. You will also contribute to method development and continuous improvement initiatives in a collaborative lab environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Independently maintain and supplement cell lines to support in-vitro screening assays.
• Perform, analyze, and report routine in-vitro screening assays using predefined methodologies.
• Troubleshoot laboratory equipment and complex analytical methods, implementing corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and validate new cell-based methods and in-vitro screens with minimal guidance.
• Ensure timely and accurate delivery of screening data to internal and external clients.
• Conduct equipment maintenance, calibration, and operational verification.
• Provide training and oversight to junior staff and new team members.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project timelines and quality standards.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biochemistry, biology, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Hands-on experience with cell culturing, assay development, and laboratory instrumentation.
• Proficiency in pipetting, data analysis, and laboratory documentation.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this role:

• Strong understanding of laboratory equipment use, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to implement and follow Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and safety protocols.
• Excellent organizational, documentation, and communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality results under deadlines.

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, and 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, visithttps://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 athttps://jobs.iqvia.com

IQVIA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $0.00 - $0.00. 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.