Research Associate

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Santa Fe, NM, USA
In-Office
54K-112K Annually
Junior
Healthtech
The Role
Supports antibody library construction and quality control in a high-throughput laboratory. Performs molecular biology procedures including RNA extraction, PCR, cloning, sequencing, and cell transformation; cultures yeast, bacterial, and mammalian cells; analyzes data; troubleshoots methods; maintains equipment and electronic laboratory records; and follows SOPs, regulatory documentation, safety, and 6S standards.
Summary Generated by Built In
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.
 
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 $53,700.00 - $111,800.00. 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Bachelor’s degree plus 1–2 years of related experience in method development or a specific methodology area, or a master’s degree
  • Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, primer design, and sequence analysis
  • Experience working with yeast, bacteria, and mammalian cells, including growth, transformation, miniprep, RNA extraction, and aseptic techniques
  • Experience using an electronic laboratory notebook
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling
  • Ability to follow, understand, write, and edit standard operating procedures with strong attention to detail
  • Proficiency in data analysis, laboratory calculations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, work independently, communicate effectively, and complete projects within expected timelines

IQVIA Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IQVIA and has not been reviewed or approved by IQVIA.

  • Healthcare Strength Healthcare coverage is positioned as comprehensive, spanning medical/dental/vision plus programs like telemedicine, EAP resources, and additional insurance options. Feedback suggests the health offering is a meaningful part of the overall rewards package, though details can vary by location and plan design.
  • Retirement Support Retirement benefits include an employer match structure that supports employee contributions through a defined formula. This adds steady long-term value to total rewards beyond base salary.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off offerings include vacation/paid time off, holidays, and flexibility themes, with some roles described as having discretionary or unlimited time-off models. This can make the package feel more attractive even when cash compensation is viewed as only mid-range.

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The Company
HQ: Durham, NC
61,500 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

IQVIA (NYSE:IQV) is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. IQVIA creates intelligent connections across all aspects of healthcare through its analytics, transformative technology, big data resources and extensive domain expertise. IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ delivers powerful insights with speed and agility — enabling customers to accelerate the clinical development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments that improve healthcare outcomes for patients. With approximately 70,000 employees, IQVIA conducts operations in more than 100 countries. To learn more, visit www.iqvia.com.

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