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IQVIA Research Associate in Durham, North Carolina
We are seeking a Research Associate to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business at 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.
We are looking for an early-career talent who will assist our scientific team in empowering Pharma companies to develop new antibody-based therapeutics. The candidate will have the opportunity to shadow scientists in their daily activities and, eventually, support experimental work when required.
What you’ll be doing:
Support lab operations preparing reagents (solutions, media, plates), washing and autoclaving glassware
Track inventory of reagents and glassware
Follow SOPs in order to prepare reagents to support clinical laboratory production operations.
Understand and execute lab support activities according to EH&S standards.
Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned
Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential quality failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately
Support safety and 6S requirements and initiatives
What We Are Looking For:
Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
Basic knowledge of method development and analytical techniques for assigned technical area including principles, theories, concepts, and instrumentation, typically obtained through advanced education.
Understanding of sample handling and preparation.
Working knowledge of regulatory agency standards within the area of responsibility.
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 and contamination control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. Familiarity with Aseptic techniques, good microbiology practices.
Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues.
Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.
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!
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 https://jobs.iqvia.com
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe
IQVIA’s ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates IQVIA and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status. https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,400.00 - $104,000.00. 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.
IQVIA is a world leader in using data, technology, advanced analytics, and expertise to help customers drive healthcare – and human health – forward. Together with the companies we serve, we are enabling a more modern, more effective and more efficient healthcare system, and creating breakthrough solutions that transform business and patient outcomes.
To get there, it takes diverse skills and a curiosity to explore new possibilities. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA, including our colleagues at Q² Solutions, contributes to our shared goal of improving human health. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.
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