Research Associate, Research Scientist, Clinical Research

# We are seeking a Research Associate to join IQVIA Laboratories at Santa Fe, NM.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.##

Job Summary:

Support the antibody library construction pipeline by building and quality-controlling innovative antibody libraries. Apply molecular biology and microbiology techniques in a high-throughput laboratory environment while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and documentation standards.## What You'll Be Doing:
* Execute antibody library construction activities according to approved protocols
* Perform high-throughput molecular biology procedures, including RNA extraction, mRNA purification, PCR, cloning, gel extraction, primer design, sequence analysis, and bacterial transformation
* Culture and manipulate yeast, bacterial, and mammalian cells using appropriate aseptic techniques
* Contribute to routine method and assay design, experimental execution, data review, technical discussions, and sponsor inquiries under moderate supervision
* Troubleshoot laboratory processes and support improvements that increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times
* Analyze routine data and assess whether results fall within acceptable tolerances
* Maintain laboratory equipment, electronic laboratory notebooks, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practices
* Follow laboratory and company SOPs while supporting safety and 6S requirements and initiatives##

What We Are Looking For :
* Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field
* Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
* Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, primer design, and sequence analysis
* Knowledge and experience working with yeast, bacteria, and mammalian cells, including growth, transformation, miniprep, RNA extraction, and aseptic techniques
* Experience using an electronic laboratory notebook and applying laboratory safety practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling requirements
* Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree## The Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

Needed for This Role:
* Ability to follow, understand, write, and edit SOPs while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Proficiency in data analysis, laboratory calculations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
* Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
* Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time-management skills
* Ability to work independently, maintain productive stakeholder relationships, and complete projects and deliverables within expected timelines##

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.

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