Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry

IQVIA Laboratories; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

IQVIA Laboratories in Valencia, CA seeks a Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry to develop and optimize assays and lead cross-functional projects. This role partners with immunology, analytics and clinical research teams to deliver timely results for translational studies.

You will mentor junior staff, contribute to scientific reports and presentations, and drive scalable operations through validation and transfer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• 4 years of related experience in method or assay development.
• 2 years' experience working with flow cytometry.
• Immunology familiarity and instrumentation knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Plan assay and method development activities and draft robust laboratory methods.
• Execute method development experiments and support validation.
• Troubleshoot assays and apply root cause analysis to optimize performance.
• Transfer methods into validation processes and collaborate across functions to ensure methods are sustainable and scalable.
• Lead low to moderately complex technical projects and guide assigned team members to achieve project deliverables.
• Mentor and train junior staff while contributing technical expertise to scientific reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, operational standards, and evaluation of new instrumentation.

Skills

Flow cytometry

Root cause analysis

Troubleshooting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline

Job description

We are seeking Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry to join IQVIA Laboratories at Valencia, CA.

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.

Job Summary

The Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry is responsible for developing and optimizing moderately complex assays and methods to support timely and effective laboratory delivery. This role also provides technical leadership across troubleshooting, method transfer, and cross-functional collaboration to support scalable laboratory operations.

What You'll Be Doing

• Plan assay and method development activities and draft clear, robust laboratory methods
• Execute method development experiments and support validation and analytical testing activities as needed
• Troubleshoot assays and apply root cause analysis to optimize performance and resolve technical issues
• Transfer methods into validation processes and collaborate across functions to ensure methods are sustainable and scalable
• Lead low to moderately complex technical projects and guide assigned team members to achieve project deliverables
• Mentor and train junior staff while contributing technical expertise to scientific reports, presentations, and documentation
• Support laboratory equipment maintenance, operational standards, and evaluation of new instrumentation

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
• 4 years of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area.
• 2 years' experience working with flow cytometry
• Familiarity and working knowledge of immunology
• Sound knowledge of assay/method development and scientific principles, theories, concepts, and state of the art instrumentation
• Experience with method validation, assay troubleshooting, and transfer of methods into laboratory operations
• 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 troubleshooting and advanced problem-solving skills, including application of root cause analysis
• Effective communication and presentation skills with the ability to work successfully across functions, and comfortable training others
• Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in a regulated laboratory environment
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and bring projects to completion within timeline expectations
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

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, visit https://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 at https://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

IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $64,200.00 - $133,600.00. 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.