Scientist - Antibody Discovery; AI and Machine Learning

AI/ML Scientist – Antibody Discovery

We are seeking an AI/ML Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories in New Mexico.

The role designs, trains, validates, and deploys machine‑learning models that accelerate antibody discovery. It blends antibody discovery, immunology, and modern protein language models to drive data‑informed decisions from early discovery through pre‑clinical development.

• Design, train, validate, and deploy AI/ML models, including protein and antibody language models, to support antibody library design, hit triage, and develop ability assessment.
• Execute hands‑on wet‑lab work approximately 50% of the time, including library construction, display selections, NGS sample preparation, and biophysical or functional assays.
• Develop and operate antibody NGS analysis pipelines, including paired heavy and light chain assembly, clonotyping, and longitudinal repertoire analysis.
• Architect and manage scalable training and inference workflows using AWS S3, EC2, and high‑performance GPU or parallel compute environments.
• Translate experimental and sequencing data into validated models and actionable recommendations for antibody optimization programs.
• Collaborate closely with wet‑lab scientists, informatics teams, and project managers to advance antibody candidates toward therapeutic‑grade leads.
• Document experimental data and AI/ML workflows in Benchling and maintain reproducibility through version control and formal documentation.

• PhD in Computational Biology, Bioinformatics, Computer Science, Biophysics, Immunology, Molecular Biology, or a closely related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience applying AI/ML to antibody or protein sequence data, including protein or antibody language models.
• Hands‑on wet‑lab experience in antibody discovery, including display technologies, NGS, and biophysical or functional characterization.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

• Strong understanding of antibody discovery, immunology, and antibodies as therapeutic modalities.
• Ability to independently scope, execute, and validate complex AI/ML and experimental projects with attention to detail.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills when working across multidisciplinary scientific and technical teams.

We provide comprehensive benefits that support physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well‑being. These include health, dental, vision, insurance, retirement plans, and wellness programs, among others.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $89,400.00 – $. Actual compensation will depend on qualifications, experience, and location.

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.