Sr Scientist, Lab Operations
Job Location:
Ithaca, NY - USA
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Job Summary
We are seeking Senior Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca.
Job Summary:
What Youll Be Doing:
- Perform and document analytical procedures accurately and on time in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines
- Conduct routine and moderately complex data analysis to confirm procedures are performing within expected tolerances
- Identify document and escalate unusual results or potential performance errors to senior laboratory personnel
- Lead routine quality investigations including root cause analysis CAPA assignment/completion and effectiveness verification
- Provide in-lab troubleshooting to reduce rework by resolving equipment issues and data anomalies in real time
- Deliver hands-on training for new and existing employees and author training manuals for new equipment and processes including multiplexing workflows
- Oversee technology transfer of methods and SOPs and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure assays are sustainable and scalable
- Review laboratory metrics to identify and lead process improvement initiatives including defining additional metrics such as cost savings
What We Are Looking For:
- Bachelors Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in in a chemical physical biological or clinical laboratory science medical laboratory technology or cytotechnology.)
- Typically requires >5 years experience in relevant discipline; >4 years of experience in a regulated laboratory
- Hands-on experience operating and maintaining triple quadrupole mass spectrometers (e.g. Sciex API 6500/6500/7500) including routine maintenance calibration troubleshooting and investigating non-linear standard curves
- Hands-on experience setting up and operating HPLC/UPLC systems (e.g. Shimadzu Nexera Agilent Waters) including gradient optimization column selection and mobile phase preparation (pH and buffer selection) to improve retention peak shape and response
- 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 working knowledge of applicable regulatory requirements and GDP/GLP-style documentation expectations in a regulated laboratory environment
- Advanced troubleshooting and problem-solving skills including structured root cause analysis and method/assay performance evaluation using tools such as Sciex OS software
- Excellent communication organization and everyday leadership skills with the ability to train others author/review SOPs and support client audits as an in-lab technical resource
What We Offer You:
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.
The potential base pay range for this role when annualized is $58800.00 - $122500.00. 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.Required Experience:
Senior IC
About Company
IQVIA is the Human Data Science Company™. We are inspired by the industry we serve and provide solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities and ultimately drive human health outcomes forward. Our approach is Human Data Science – a d ... View more
