Associate Scientist, Laboratory Operations

IQVIA

Durham, North Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Analysis Skills, Assays, Biology, Case Report Form (CRF), Cell Cultures, Clinical Data, Clinical Information Systems, Clinical Practices/Protocols, Clinical Research, Clinical Study Publications, Clinical Trial, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer/Client Research, Data Collection, Detail Oriented, Document Archiving, Documentation, English Language, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, File Maintenance, GCP (Good Clinical Practices), Healthcare, High School Diploma, ICH Regulations, Inventory Management, Laboratory, Laboratory Analysis, Laboratory Operations, Laboratory Techniques, Laboratory Testing, Medical Products, Medical Treatment, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Organizational Skills, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Tracking, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Research & Development (R&D), Startup, Support Documentation, Systems Maintenance, Testing, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Durham, North Carolina
POSTED
6 days ago

We are seeking Associate Scientist, Laboratory Operations to join IQVIA Laboratories at 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.
 

Job Summary:

Perform routine laboratory analysis and testing procedures while supporting accurate documentation, study file maintenance, and Trial Master File delivery. Assist clinical and regulatory teams with documentation, systems updates, tracking activities, and project communications to support compliant study execution.
 

What You'll Be Doing:

  • Perform routine analysis and laboratory testing procedures to obtain data from client specimens
  • Provide timely documentation and review of work performed in accordance with applicable procedures
  • Assist Clinical Research Associates and Regulatory and Start-Up teams with updating and maintaining clinical documents and systems, including the Trial Master File
  • Support preparation, handling, distribution, filing, and archiving of clinical documentation and reports
  • Assist with periodic review of study files for completeness
  • Coordinate tracking and management of Case Report Forms, queries, clinical data flow, and clinical trial supplies
  • Serve as a central contact for designated project communications, correspondence, and associated documentation
  • Complete various laboratory tasks including inventory, equipment maintenance, general maintenance logs, cell culture, assay training, data compilation, and scheduling support
     

What We Are Looking For:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required
  • Years of experience in relevant fields - 3-4 years administrative support experience
  • Minimum one year clinical research experience strongly preferred
  • Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Basic knowledge of applicable clinical research regulatory requirement, i.e., Good Clinical Practice and International Conference on Harmonization guidelines as provided in company training
  • Knowledge of applicable protocol requirements as provided in company training
  • Experience with Trial Master File maintenance, clinical documentation, Case Report Forms, queries, and clinical data flow tracking
  • Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
     

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role:

  • Written and verbal communication skills including good command of English language
  • Effective time management and organizational skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients
  • Strong attention to detail when reviewing, filing, archiving, and maintaining study documentation
  • Ability to support multiple project communications, documentation workflows, and laboratory operations activities within project 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 IQVIA 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 $42,700.00 - $89,000.00. 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.

About the Company

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IQVIA

IQVIA™ is The Human Data Science Company™, focused on using data and science to help healthcare clients find better solutions for their patients. Formed through the merger of IMS Health and Quintiles, IQVIA offers a broad range of solutions that harness advances in healthcare information, technology, analytics and human ingenuity to drive healthcare forward. Healthcare is an industry designed to help humans. As a global community, we continuously invest and commit to advancing human health. To deliver value and real outcomes. To rise to the challenge to find the next breakthrough by making the most of increasingly limited resources. We are inspired by the potential and propelled by the possibilities. We share the vision to drive healthcare forward. To see how we can help accelerate progress and achievements. Others are developing these medical breakthroughs. We do our part by using breakthroughs in insights, technology and human intelligence to reimagine and deliver ways to help make them a reality. It’s bigger than better clinical trials. Or advances in technologies and analytics. Or faster insights. It’s about exploring a new path to better health outcomes via Human Data Science. It’s about harnessing the power of the IQVIA CORE™ to channel the insights, commercial and scientific depth, and executional expertise that drive maximum value for our customers. Motivated by the industry we help, we’re committed to providing solutions that enable life sciences companies to innovate with confidence, maximize opportunities, and, ultimately, drive human health outcomes forward.
COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Healthcare Services
FOUNDED
1982
WEBSITE
https://www.iqvia.com/