Senior Scientist, Laboratory Operations - TSAIL

IQVIA Argentina; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Integrated Benefits Programs

Health and Wellness Resources

Career Development Opportunities

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Scientist to lead laboratory operations. This role is pivotal in conducting laboratory testing and ensuring compliance with regulations while supporting clinical trials. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in Immunology or a related field, along with extensive laboratory experience. You will be responsible for performing complex data analysis, training staff, and maintaining high operational standards. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and collaboration, and make a significant impact in the healthcare sector as you contribute to groundbreaking research and development efforts.

Qualifications

• PhD in Immunology or related field preferred with 3-5 years lab experience.
• Superior knowledge of flow cytometry and data analysis required.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing and document procedures accurately and timely.
• Conduct data analysis and monitor analytical procedures for quality.

Skills

Laboratory Testing

Data Analysis

Flow Cytometry

ELISpot/Fluorospot

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

PhD in Immunology

Bachelor's/Master's in related discipline

Tools

Statistical Analysis Software

Assay-specific Software Applications

Job description

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Laboratory Operations - TSAIL to join IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, NC.

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, Laboratory Operations - TSAIL you will be responsible for laboratory testing in accordance with applicable regulations and guidelines governing clinical laboratories. You will perform a wide variety of testing to produce accurate, reliable, and reproducible results to support clinical trials research and ensure accurate and timely reporting of results.

What you’ll be doing:

1. Performing and documenting all test procedures with accuracy, consistency, and timeliness in accordance with current standard operating procedures (SOPs) and applicable regulations and guidelines.
2. Conducting routine and complex data analysis to obtain and report results, as well as monitoring analytical procedures to ensure performance is within expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances.
3. Partnering with Assay Development to operationalize and deploy cell-mediated immune assays, including flow cytometry and ELISpot/Fluorospots, as well as other assays as needed.
4. Performing and documenting hands-on training of laboratory staff in areas of demonstrated competency as assigned.
5. Leading quality investigations, assigning and completing CAPAs, and conducting effectiveness checks.
6. Maintaining laboratory notebooks and other documentation using good documentation practices to ensure traceability.
7. Working proactively across functions to ensure effective delivery and maintain and enhance operational standards of the lab.

What we are looking for:

1. PhD in Immunology or related discipline preferred, or Bachelor’s/Master’s degree with an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. At least 3-5 years of relevant laboratory experience.
3. Superior knowledge of laboratory testing and documentation best practices, flow cytometry, ELISpot/Fluorospot, and data analysis.
4. Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

1. Ability to work with agility in a fast-paced environment.
2. Excellent communication skills, accuracy, attention to detail, and capability of handling multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. Proficiency in office productivity, statistical analysis, and assay-specific software applications.
4. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues with laboratory procedures.
5. Knowledge of laboratory testing, flow cytometry, ELISpot, data analysis, clinical trials, SOPs, CAPAs, assay development, immunology, documentation practices.

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, emotional, financial, and social well-being so they can thrive at home and at work, at any stage of their well-being journey.

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.

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.