Research Associate II

About the role

We are seeking a Research Associate II to join IQVIA Laboratories at Santa Fe, NM. The ideal candidate will have a passion for innovation and a commitment to collaborative healthcare advancement.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines and maintain compliant records
• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR and restriction digests to support research and development activities
• Prepare samples, buffers, and solutions required for assigned laboratory procedures and analyses
• Contribute to routine assay execution, data review, and continuous improvement under moderate supervision
• Support antibody discovery and library validation activities through routine experimental execution such as transformations, cloning support, and immunoassay workflows as assigned
• Conduct routine data analysis to confirm procedures are proceeding according to expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances
• Identify abnormal progress, potential quality failures, or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately
• Aid in troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, reduce turnaround time, or lower costs
• Prepare data analysis results for upload to ELN/LIMS under the guidance of senior level staff and support equipment calibration and maintenance as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required; Bachelor’s Degree plus 2-3 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Master’s degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Required hands-on experience performing PCR
• Experience with restriction digests and general wet-lab techniques, including experience conducting independent research

Preferred Qualifications

• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, compliant documentation and deliver quality data to timelines
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to technical discussions

What We Offer

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support our employees' diverse and evolving needs. Visit our benefits page for more details.

Equal Opportunity Employer

IQVIA is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all qualified individuals are treated fairly and given opportunities to grow. We celebrate diversity and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Pay & Schedule

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,800.00 - $108,000.00. 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).