We are seeking aResearch Associateto join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business atDurham, NC.

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.

We are looking for an early-career talent who will assist our scientific team in empowering Pharma companies to develop new antibody-based therapeutics. The candidate will have the opportunity to shadow scientists in their daily activities and, eventually, support experimental work when required.

What you’ll be doing:

• Support lab operations preparing reagents (solutions, media, plates), washing and autoclaving glassware
• Track inventory of reagents and glassware
• Follow SOPs in order to prepare reagents to support clinical laboratory production operations.
• Understand and execute lab support activities according to EH&S standards.
• Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned
• Identify abnormal progress of test procedure, potential quality failures, or otherwise unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately
• Support safety and 6S requirements and initiatives

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field
• Basic knowledge of method development and analytical techniques for assigned technical area including principles, theories, concepts, and instrumentation, typically obtained through advanced education.
• Understanding of sample handling and preparation.
• Working knowledge of regulatory agency standards within the area of responsibility.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role:

• Knowledge of laboratory safety and contamination control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling. Familiarity with Aseptic techniques, good microbiology practices.
• Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues.
• Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Effective organizational and interpersonal skills.

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 https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits. If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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 https://jobs.iqvia.com

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe

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.https://jobs.iqvia.com/covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,400.00 - $104,000.00. 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.