Associate Scientist, Assay Development - IQVIA : Job Details

We are seeking an Associate Scientist, Assay Development to join IQVIA Laboratories at Austin, TX.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, Assay Development will assist with experimental execution in support of assay and method development programs, ensuring quality and timely delivery of results.What you'll be doing:

• Execute experimental tasks as assigned by senior staff, including assay validation and development under close supervision.
• Support assay development through assigned tasks and activities.
• Maintain organization within the lab environment.
• Monitor inventory and identify needs for experiments.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks in compliance with regulatory standards and good documentation practices.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of data to clients.
• Produce quality data and documentation in adherence to regulatory timelines.
• Follow all lab and company procedures, supporting safety and 6S initiatives.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BS in chemistry, biology, or medical laboratory technology).
• 1 year of related experience in method or assay development.
• Knowledge of lab principles, terminology, and instrumentation.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively.

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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.

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 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 We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. 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. The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $52,500.00 - $87,500.00. 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.