Research Associate

We are seeking a Research Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Santa Fe, NM. 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. Job Summary Support the antibody library construction pipeline by building and quality-controlling innovative antibody libraries. Apply molecular biology and microbiology techniques in a high-throughput laboratory environment while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and documentation standards. What You'll Be Doing Execute antibody library construction activities according to approved protocolsPerform high-throughput molecular biology procedures, including RNA extraction, mRNA purification, PCR, cloning, gel extraction, primer design, sequence analysis, and bacterial transformationCulture and manipulate yeast, bacterial, and mammalian cells using appropriate aseptic techniquesContribute to routine method and assay design, experimental execution, data review, technical discussions, and sponsor inquiries under moderate supervisionTroubleshoot laboratory processes and support improvements that increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround timesAnalyze routine data and assess whether results fall within acceptable tolerancesMaintain laboratory equipment, electronic laboratory notebooks, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practicesFollow laboratory and company SOPs while supporting safety and 6S requirements and initiatives What We Are Looking For Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related fieldBachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experienceKnowledge and experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, primer design, and sequence analysisKnowledge and experience working with yeast, bacteria, and mammalian cells, including growth, transformation, miniprep, RNA extraction, and aseptic techniquesExperience using an electronic laboratory notebook and applying laboratory safety practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling requirementsOther equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree The Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed For This Role Ability to follow, understand, write, and edit SOPs while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracyProficiency in data analysis, laboratory calculations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and WordAbility to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environmentEffective communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time-management skillsAbility to work independently, maintain productive stakeholder relationships, and complete projects and deliverables within expected timelines 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 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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe IQVIA 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 $53,700.00 - $111,800.00. 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.