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IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

Senior Scientist - Translational Science Lab, Flow Cytometry

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Updated on Nov 12
Full-timeValencia, Santa Clarita, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
  • Four years of related experience in method or assay development or a specific methodology area.
  • Two years of experience working with flow cytometry.
  • Familiarity and working knowledge of immunology.
  • Sound knowledge of assay and method development, scientific principles, theories, concepts, and state-of-the-art instrumentation.
  • Experience with method validation, assay troubleshooting, and transferring methods into laboratory operations.
  • Strong troubleshooting and advanced problem-solving skills, including application of root cause analysis.
  • Effective communication and presentation skills, ability to work across functions, and comfort training others.
  • Strong organizational skills and close attention to detail in a regulated laboratory environment.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and complete projects within timeline expectations.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

Responsibilities

  • 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.

About the Company

IQVIA

Runs drug trials and sells health data to pharma

IQVIA runs clinical trials for drug, biotech and medical device companies and sells them the health data, software and analytics they use to develop and market treatments. Its research arm designs studies, recruits trial sites and patients, and manages trials through to regulatory filing. Its commercial arm sells market data, consulting and software that pharma sales and marketing teams use to plan product launches. Clients pay through multi-year service contracts and data and software subscriptions. IQVIA was formed in 2016 when clinical research firm Quintiles merged with health data company IMS Health, and it is based in Durham, North Carolina.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Durham, NC
Founded
1998

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