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Automation Staff Scientist

IQVIA Holdings Inc.

Durham, North Carolina

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. 

Job Summary

The Automation Staff Scientist will act as liaison to Assay Development and Laboratory Operations for process improvement or development of new capabilities on automation. Strong molecular biology experience with interest in automating workflows is desired. Responsibilities include training on lab operation processes, development and validation of molecular assays requiring isolation of nucleic acid and detection using amplification, nucleic acid sequencing, genotyping, or gene expression analysis. The ideal candidate will have a molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology, and/or human genetics background, strong communication and organizational skills, leads by influence, and strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a scientific lead for Lab Automation Solutions on new product development and/or process improvement projects involving genomic technologies.
  • Collaborate across teams for automating, development, and validation of molecular assays using genomic technologies such as DNA sequencing, amplification, genotyping, and gene expression.
  • Develop and optimize nucleic acid (DNA, RNA) extraction methodologies involving liquid and tissue specimens/samples.
  • Train on current Laboratory Operations processes and serve as a Subject Matter Expertise (SME) for automating workflows in molecular biology, oncology, immunology, microbiology, and/or human genetics.
  • Proactively contributes to discussions with stakeholders and engage to provide differentiated solutions.
  • Communicate and influence stakeholders on automating assay development strategies.
    Introduces, drives implementation, and teaches new technologies to the team.
  • Researches and performs due diligence around functional technological initiatives.
    Coach/mentor professionals in a broad scope of technical, product and professional subjects
  • Seeks, identifies and delivers on opportunities to publish (posters, patents, journals) as applicable to unit of work
  • Responsible for, with increasing accountability for, creation and review of experimental designs, protocols, plans, procedures, product/process documents and reports to achieve department objectives
  • Leads/facilitates technical and/or strategic discussions and decision making across functions
  • Responsible for review and/or approval of documentation
  • Uses sound judgment and thinks through impacts of situations, options, and broader impact as well
  • Liaisons with other functions such as Project Services, Bioinformatics, Software, and Quality.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

Master’s Degree or educational equivalent in cell biology, molecular biology, cancer biology, pharmacology or related field with 8 years relevant experience; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities

  • Technical expert on use of molecular biology techniques including hands-on experience with high throughput DNA Sequencers, and genotyping and Real-Time PCR equipment
  • Strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to present and write technical Information and train staff on molecular methods
  • Has in-depth understanding of risk management concepts and can assess product, process, project and schedule risks.
  • Communicates effectively across functions and manages relationships with internal and external partners and customers
  • Leads by example in driving collaboration, encouraging team work, and motivating and recognizing the team. Removes obstacles to teamwork and collaboration.
  • Knowledge of Companion Diagnostics and/or Design Controls is preferred but not required
  • Excellent computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, as well as experience in bio-statistical software
  • Demonstrated understanding of molecular biology, analyze data, and solve technical problems
  • Demonstrates Q2 Solutions values of Quality, Teamwork, Leadership, Accountability, and Integrity
  • Demonstrated ability to summarize, analyze and convey complex information clearly and adjust communication to the audience
  • Clinical laboratory assay development or CLIA experience preferred but not required
  • Ability to effectively navigate on-line biological databases including NCBI (e.g. PubMed, Entrez, etc.), EMBL, Sanger, etc.
  • Accountable for decisions within scope of work. Uses sound judgment and thinks through impacts of situations, options, and broader impact as well
  • Ability to influence tactical decisions within assay development and across functions within product line
  • Motivates and engages teammates by asking for input and listening to other ideas.
  • PhD preferred but not required.

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.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities.  Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA’s Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.

Job posted: 1970-01-01

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