Highlights
You will contribute to bispecific antibody design and testing, antibody library construction, and validation of AI-generated antibody leads while performing a broad range of molecular biology and immunology techniques. 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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Santa Fe, New Mexico |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 10,000 employees or more |
| Year Founded | 1982 |
| Website | https://www.iqvia.com/ |
Description
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.
Job Summary:
As a Research Associate II, you will support antibody discovery and antibody library development activities within the Specifica branch of IQVIA Laboratories. You will contribute to bispecific antibody design and testing, antibody library construction, and validation of AI-generated antibody leads while performing a broad range of molecular biology and immunology techniques.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Perform molecular cloning, PCR, transformations, and antibody screening activities to support antibody discovery programs
- Execute analytical procedures, document results, and maintain records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements
- Conduct assays to evaluate antibody binding using phage, yeast, mammalian cell, and immunoassay platforms
- Analyze experimental data, identify atypical results, and escalate potential quality concerns when appropriate
- Support method development, assay optimization, troubleshooting, and continuous process improvement initiatives
- Maintain, calibrate, and document laboratory equipment and reagent preparation activities
- Train laboratory personnel in established techniques and serve as a technical resource within areas of expertise
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
- Experience with molecular cloning, PCR, yeast or bacterial transformations, and antibody library workflows
- Knowledge of flow cytometry, immunoassays, SDS-PAGE, and bead capture-based purification techniques
- 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 organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Effective communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills across diverse stakeholder groups
- Excellent attention to detail, data accuracy, problem-solving ability, and independent decision-making
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Understanding of laboratory safety practices, hazardous chemical handling, and sample preparation procedures
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 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.
About Company
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.