Informatics Associate (Antibody Discovery)
Location: Santa Fe, NM (On-site). Focus: Antibody Library Technologies, NGS, Python/R. 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.
About the role
Are you a scientist who discovered a passion for coding? We are looking for an Informatics Associate to join our antibody discovery group at IQVIA Labs. In this role, you aren’t building abstract statistical models; you are the technical bridge between our sequencing lab and our data pipelines. You will write the code (R/Python) that turns biological samples into meaningful research insights.
Responsibilities
- Informatics Support: Support antibody discovery and library technologies with a focus on Sanger and NGS sequencing.
- Workflow Design: Design and execute backend bioinformatics workflows for antibody discovery pipelines.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Independently resolve technical challenges within the informatics group.
- Data Mastery: Use R, Python, and SQL to assess sequencing quality (FASTQ, ABI, FASTA) and prioritize research leads.
- Collaboration: Act as the technical translator between wet-lab scientists and engineering teams.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Molecular Biology (Recent grads welcome) OR a Bachelor’s with 2+ years of relevant lab/informatics experience.
- Coding: Proficiency in Python or R is required.
- Domain Expertise: A strong understanding of DNA/amino acid processing and NGS platforms (Illumina/PacBio).
About IQVIA
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.
Pay
The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $52,000.00 - $130,000.00. 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.