Scientist I

We are seeking a Scientist I to join IQVIA Laboratories in Durham, 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.

Join our dynamic antibody engineering team where you’ll contribute to cutting-edge antibody discovery using Specifica’s Generation 3 antibody library platform. You’ll work with a collaborative team of experts in molecular biology, NGS, AI, and bioinformatics, with an initial 3-month training period in Santa Fe, NM, before relocating to Durham, NC.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing antibody selections using phage and yeast display technologies.
• Validating antibody libraries and optimizing antibody affinity.
• Executing molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, and DNA assembly.
• Designing genes and primers; analyzing sequences for accuracy and optimization.
• Following and contributing to the development of standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Maintaining accurate and detailed records using electronic lab notebooks.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve processes.
• Adapting to fast-paced project timelines and contributing to team goals.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Immunology, or related life science field with 3+ years of relevant experience in biotech or pharma.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques such as PCR, cloning, and sequence analysis.
• Experience with gene and primer design.
• 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 and excellent documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Familiarity with electronic lab notebooks and willingness to learn new systems.
• Interest or experience in flow cytometry, yeast display, or lab automation is a plus.

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 $62,000.00 - $129,100.00. 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.