Scientists (LCMS-MS Bioanalysis & Method Validation)

IQVIA

Ithaca, New York

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Analysis Skills, Assays, Biology, Calibration, Chromatography, Clinical Research, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Detail Oriented, Documentation, Documentation Standards, GLP (Good Laboratory Practices), Healthcare, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Interpersonal Skills, Laboratory, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Laboratory Notebook, Learning Content Management Systems (LCMS), Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS), Mass Spectrometry, Medical Treatment, Patient Care, Process Improvement, Research & Development (R&D), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Team Player
LOCATION
Ithaca, New York
POSTED
30+ days ago

We are seeking Scientists (LCMS-MS Bioanalysis & Method Validation) to join IQVIA Laboratories at Ithaca, NY. 

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. 

IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, NY has multiple Scientist opportunities open across LC–MS bioanalysis and method validation teams. Apply to this posting if you’re interested in Scientist roles focused on generating high-quality data for both large and small molecule workflows in a regulated laboratory environment. 

What You'll Be Doing: 

  • Follow all applicable health, safety, and regulatory standards while performing laboratory work 

  • Design, set up, and execute qualitative and quantitative experiments to support LC–MS bioanalysis, method validation, and downstream sample analysis 

  • Prepare, extract, and process samples using techniques such as protein precipitation, solid-phase extraction, and immunocapture as applicable to the assay 

  • Operate, calibrate, tune, and optimize LC–MS instrumentation (including Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometers and UPLC systems) and perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting per SOPs 

  • Review, interpret, integrate, and summarize chromatographic and mass spectrometry data; identify data abnormalities and initiate appropriate troubleshooting studies using sound scientific judgment 

  • Prepare documentation and deliverables including protocols, technical summaries and reports, GLP-compliant laboratory notebook entries, and data packages for project outcomes 

  • Collaborate with Project Management and cross-functional stakeholders to plan work, communicate progress, and meet study objectives within tight timelines 

  • Contribute to continuous improvement by helping evaluate new technologies and techniques and supporting process improvements within the lab 

What We Are Looking For: 

  • Bachelor's Degree in applied/laboratory sciences or a relevant scientific discipline with direct laboratory coursework 

  • Hands-on experience with LC–MS workflows including operation of Triple Quadrupole and/or high resolution mass spectrometers, UPLC systems, calibration and tuning, and data interpretation. 

  • Knowledge of sample handling and preparation techniques (e.g., protein precipitation, SPE, immunocapture) and familiarity with GLP documentation standards; experience preparing data for LIMS (e.g., Watson) is a plus 

  • 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 commitment to producing high-quality, compliant data and documentation to timelines 

  • Ability to troubleshoot complex experiments and laboratory equipment, clearly present findings, and know what to escalate versus address independently 

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills in a collaborative team environment, including working with project teams and cross-functional stakeholders 

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 $46,200.00 - $96,200.00. 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/