Molecular Biology Intern (In Office)

We are seeking a highly motivated summer intern to support the optimization of a multicolor yeast display assay designed to enhance and accelerate the selection of cross species antibodies. This person will contribute to refining assay parameters improving fluorescent signal discrimination and increasing overall workflow efficiency to enable higher throughput screening of antibody libraries. This position offers an opportunity to gain experience in protein engineering display technologies and method development within a collaborative research environment.

The IQVIA Santa Fe branch designs and utilizes world leading antibody libraries to conduct therapeutic antibody discovery and/or affinity maturation campaigns. The ideal candidate is meticulous enthusiastic curious and a strong team player. They possess a very strong attention to detail are organized and are keen to join an exciting cutting-edge biotech company. The candidate will need to perform well under pressure and meet project timelines.

*This role is 5 days in office in IQVIAs Santa Fe NM office*

Primary Responsibility:
Support the effort to optimize our multicolor yeast display technology
Conduct flowcytometry experiments and analyze data
Assist in experimental design
Perform systematic troubleshooting
Maintain yeast cultures
Perform assigned tasks within the Discovery team
Keep accurate records within our electronic notebook

Requirements:
Very strong attention to detail

Respects timelines and can adhere to strict deadlines
Collaborative helpful willing to learn and be a strong team player
Strong organizational and time management skills
Able to follow and understand SOPs
Excellent communication and documentation skills

Qualifications
Pursuing a Bachelors Degree in
Appropriate verbal and written communication skills to function within a professional work environment.
Evidence of effective problem solving analytical and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in alignment with the desired role placement
Evidence of strong team work and communication skills.

Desired but not required
Experience working in a laboratory and understand Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) rules
Experience with basic molecular biology techniques
Experience with electronic laboratory notebooks
Other duties as assigned

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

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. 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.