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We are seeking a Scientist, Assay Development 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 Scientist for Assay Development, you will contribute to the design and execution of assay/method development experiments.

What you’ll be doing:

• Contributing to the design and development execution under moderate supervision.
• Executing assigned tasks and activities to support assay/method development.
• Participating in technical discussions, experimental design, data review, and sponsor inquiries.
• Assisting in troubleshooting and process improvements to enhance data quality, reduce costs, or shorten turnaround times.
• Presenting assay development results to support data review and transfer to Validation or Production labs.
• Collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate the assay development process.
• Preparing technical reports, summaries, protocols, and quantitative analyses.
• Maintaining laboratory notebooks under applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practices.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology).
• 1 year of related experience in method or assay development or specific methodology area.
• Basic knowledge of assay/method development principles, theories, concepts, and instrumentation.
• Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

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

• Understanding of sample handling and preparation.
• Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques.
• Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling.
• General awareness of the broader drug development process and the interaction of method development in that process.

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.

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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,400.00 - $104,000.00. 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.