We are seeking an Associate Scientist 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. 

The Associate Scientist will be instrumental in conducting and documenting analytical procedures, ensuring compliance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines, and contributing to the advancement of our laboratory operations. 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Conducting and documenting analytical procedures in line with SOPs and regulatory standards. 
• Analyzing data to ensure procedures are on track and results fall within acceptable ranges. 
• Identifying, documenting, and escalating any potential performance issues or unusual results. 
• Preparing and uploading data analysis results to the LIMS system. 
• Assisting with quality investigations, deviations, and resolutions. 
• Preparing necessary solutions and buffers for analysis. 
• Guiding and training new and entry-level staff on routine procedures. 
• Performing calibration and maintenance of lab equipment. 

What We Are Looking For: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology. 
• At least 6 months of experience in a regulated laboratory environment. 
• Basic knowledge and understanding of the assigned technical area and procedures. 
• Proficiency with laboratory techniques and regulatory standards like GLP (Good Laboratory Practice). 
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. 

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role: 

• Knowledge of laboratory safety, infection control procedures, and hazardous chemical handling. 
• Experience with automation and specialized laboratory equipment. 
• Proficiency in laboratory calculations and quality control metrics.
• Strong computer, multitasking, and collaboration skills. 
• Experience with ELISA preferred.

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!