Research Associate II

We are seeking Research Associate II 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. As a Research Associate II, you will support antibody discovery and antibody library pipeline activities by performing hands-on molecular biology laboratory work and generating high-quality data and documentation   in accordance with   company procedures and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to routine assay execution, data review, and continuous improvement under moderate supervision. What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform and document analytical procedures   in accordance with   company procedures and regulatory guidelines and   maintain   compliant records
• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR and restriction digests to support research and development activities
• Prepare samples, buffers, and solutions   required   for assigned laboratory procedures and analyses
• Support antibody discovery and library validation activities through routine experimental execution such as transformations, cloning support, and immunoassay workflows as assigned
• Conduct routine data analysis to confirm procedures are   proceeding   according to expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances
• Identify   abnormal progress, potential quality failures, or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel   immediately
• Assist   with troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, reduce turnaround time, or lower costs
• Prepare data analysis results for upload to ELN/LIMS under the guidance of senior level staff and support equipment calibration and maintenance as assigned What We Are Looking For:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Molecular Biology , Biochemistry, or a related field is   required ;   Bachelor’s Degree   plus 2-3 years of related experience in method development or specific   methodology   area or a   Master’s   degree; or equivalent combination of education,   training   and experience
• Required hands-on experience performing PCR
• Required experience with restriction digests and general wet-lab techniques, including experience conducting independent research
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree ​ The Knowledge,   Skills   and Abilities Needed for This Role:
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to produce   accurate , compliant documentation and deliver quality data to timelines
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to technical discussions ​

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 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  https://jobs.iqvia.com 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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe IQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete.

Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. We appreciate your honesty and professionalism. The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,800.00 - $108,000.00.

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.