We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Method Development to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business in Ithaca, NY.

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.

The Senior Scientist will be developing rugged, challenging bioanalytical methods, providing clear documentation during the method hand-off process, and assisting in troubleshooting methods.

What you’ll be doing:

• Developing reliable extraction, chromatographic, and mass spectrometric analysis procedures for highly challenging and complex methods.
• Documenting all project work according to Method Development processes and procedures.
• Communicating progress and status to the Associate Director of Method Development and Project Management, as necessary.
• Presenting method development results at Prevalidation Committee Meetings.
• Independently interacting with Project Management and clients to provide updates on project status, as necessary.
• Guiding Wet Lab staff with clear instructions and communication.
• Providing Project Management with clear documentation of methods and working with analytical staff during the method hand-off process after successful method development.
• Strengthening knowledge in chromatographic and mass spectrometric techniques.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry or a related field with 6 years’ experience, Master’s Degree with 2-3 years’ experience, or Ph.D (post doc is appreciated).
• Highly experienced in LC/MS and Biologic Sample Prep.
• Advanced knowledge of chemistry involved in method development procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

• Advanced knowledge in LC/MS theory and Biologic Sample Prep.
• Knowledge with High Resolution Mass Spectrometry (thermo orbitraps/exploris).
• Knowledge with triple quadrupole (Sciex 6500/6500 plus).
• Knowledge with regulated bioanalysis, method developments (LBA/LCMS, proteomics sample prep), and automation.
• Ability to develop and present well-organized Prevalidation Committee Meeting presentations.

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, https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, to help make the extraordinary possible!

Q² Solutions,IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $76,300.00 - $127,100.00. 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.