Associate Scientist, Biotransformation

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We are seeking an Associate Scientist to join IQVIA’s laboratory business in 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.

In this role, you will analyze and report in vitro and in vivo biotransformation studies, focusing on analytical method development, metabolite profiling, and reporting. You will manage and collaborate with senior staff to ensure timely execution, data quality, and accurate interpretation of results.

• Perform tasks associated with in vitro and in vivo metabolite identification (metID) studies.
• Independently develop, implement, and troubleshoot analytical methods for drug metabolite analysis.
• Conduct metabolic profiling and collect MS/MS data for metabolite structure determination.
• Research scientific issues using literature and other resources.
• Collaborate with senior staff to interpret MS/MS data and assign metabolite structures.
• Compile, analyze, and prepare data; write reports; and manage study flow.
• Ensure quality and timely delivery of project deliverables to clients.
• Provide training and guidance to junior staff and evaluate new technologies or techniques.

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field.
• Hands‑on experience with LC‑MS/MS and metabolite identification techniques.
• Strong understanding of analytical method development and troubleshooting.
• Other equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
• Proficiency in LC‑MS/MS data interpretation and metabolite structure assignment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction and cross‑functional collaboration.

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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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 $43,000.00 - $89,500.00. 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.