Research Associate II

IQVIA

Santa Fe, New Mexico

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Antibodies, Assays, Biochemistry, Biology, Calibration, Clinical Research, Cloning, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cost Control, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Healthcare, Identify Issues, Immunoassays, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Techniques, Medical Treatment, Molecular Analysis, Molecular Biology, Multitasking, Patient Care, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), Process Improvement, Record Keeping, Regulations, Research & Development (R&D), Research Skills, Sample/Specimen Processing, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Santa Fe, New Mexico
POSTED
29 days ago

We are seeking Research Associate II to join IQVIA Laboratories at Santa Fe, NM. 

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 Research Associate II, you will support antibody discovery and antibody library pipeline activities by performing hands-on molecular biology laboratory work and generating high-quality data and documentation in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to routine assay execution, data review, and continuous improvement under moderate supervision. 

What You'll Be Doing: 

  • Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines and maintain compliant records 

  • Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR and restriction digests to support research and development activities 

  • Prepare samples, buffers, and solutions  for assigned laboratory procedures and analyses 

  • Support antibody discovery and library validation activities through routine experimental execution such as transformations, cloning support, and immunoassay workflows as assigned 

  • Conduct routine data analysis to confirm procedures are proceeding according to expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances 

  • Identify abnormal progress, potential quality failures, or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately 

  • Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, reduce turnaround time, or lower costs 

  • Prepare data analysis results for upload to ELN/LIMS under the guidance of senior level staff and support equipment calibration and maintenance as assigned

What We Are Looking For: 

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is ; Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-3 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience 

  • Required hands-on experience performing PCR 

  • Required experience with restriction digests and general wet-lab techniques, including experience conducting independent research 

  • 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 attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, compliant documentation and deliver quality data to timelines 

  • Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

  • Clear communication and collaboration skills with the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to technical discussions 

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 $51,800.00 - $108,000.00. 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.

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/