Associate Scientist, Sample Preparation

We are seeking a Associate Scientist, Sample Preparation to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, NY.

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, Sample Preparation will be responsible for routine sample preparation duties, troubleshooting experiments, and preparing solutions and reagents to support laboratory operations.

What you’ll be doing:

• Execute routine techniques to ensure biological samples are prepared for subsequent analysis.
• Perform extractions from biological matrices, tissue preparation, or purification as required.
• Conduct and document testing in accordance with SOPs and applicable regulatory guidelines.
• Make observations, perform calculations, and collect data for evaluation.
• Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results, escalating issues to senior lab personnel.
• Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and good housekeeping consistent with 6S standards.
• Communicate clearly and accurately with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Document all project work according to Q2 Solutions and regulatory processes.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Life Sciences discipline required, or High School Diploma with equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 6 months of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Proficiency with pipetting techniques and basic knowledge of assigned technical areas.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) and laboratory safety procedures.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this role:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and close eye work (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in laboratory calculations and procedures.
• Good computer skills using Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with internal stakeholders and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

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 IQVIA Laboratories 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