Associate Scientist, Laboratory Operations

We are seeking an Associate Scientist, Laboratory Operations to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business 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. 

In this vital role, you'll support daily laboratory functions, including inventory management, pre-analytical sample handling, and more, ensuring efficient and effective operations. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Performing and documenting analytical procedures, adhering to SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and upholding our laboratory's high-quality standards. 
• Analyzing routine data, identifying deviations or unusual results, and reporting these findings promptly to senior lab personnel to safeguard our scientific work's integrity. 
• Engaging in quality investigations, preparing necessary materials for analyses, and demonstrating your commitment to scientific accuracy and rigor. 
• Mentoring entry-level staff, facilitating their onboarding, and participating in continuous education initiatives to strengthen our team's expertise foundation. 
• Taking part in cross-functional projects, communicating effectively across various teams, and advocating for safety, quality, and adherence to organizational standards and initiatives. 

What We Are Looking For:  

• Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific field including chemistry, biology or medical laboratory technology. 
• At least 6 months of experience within a regulated laboratory environment.
• Candidates are preferred to have experience in one or more of the following methods: cell culture, ELISA, HAI, PCR, and viral neutralization assays.
• Or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. 

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities needed for this role: 

• Solid grasp of the assigned technical area, familiarity with regulatory standards like Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and skilled in relevant laboratory techniques. 
• Hands-on experience with laboratory automation and specialized equipment, coupled with proficiency in standard lab calculations, showcasing your versatility and proactive approach in the lab. 
• Robust computer skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, and familiarity with laboratory or inventory software systems (e.g., barcoding). 
• Excellent collaborative and communication skills, precision, and attention to detail, affirming your capacity as a pivotal team member in high-impact projects. 

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 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 $47,600.00 - $79,300.00.