Senior Scientist​/Associate Principal Scientist, Ligand Binding Assays

We are seeking Scientist – Immunoassay Development to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN.

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.

Lead the development, optimization, and validation of ligand‑binding immunoassays in a fully digital laboratory environment—no mountains of paperwork, streamlined workflows powered by Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN).

• Design, execute, and optimize immunoassay methods to meet sensitivity, specificity, and reproducibility targets
• Perform method qualification and validation under GLP/GCP compliance and prepare technical reports
• Interpret and summarize data for scientific reports and presentations
• Transfer methods internally or externally and support technology transfer activities
• Troubleshoot assays and mentor junior staff on best practices

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred
• Proficiency in immunoassay platforms such as ELISA, MSD, Luminex, or SMCx Pro
• Experience with method development, validation, and troubleshooting under regulatory guidelines
• Familiarity with Electronic Lab Notebook (ELN) systems and digital workflows
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

• Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication and ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Comfort working in a paperless, automated environment

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.

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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

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $77,100.00 - $. 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.