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Associate Scientist, Discovery

IQVIA Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/25/2026
We are seeking Associate Scientist, Discovery to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN.

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 analysis and laboratory testing on pre-clinical and clinical specimens to generate accurate, high-quality data. Document work in a timely manner, monitor assay performance, and escalate unusual results to senior laboratory staff as needed.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with methods and regulatory guidelines
  • Monitor analytical procedures through routine data analysis to confirm expected progress and acceptable tolerances
  • Identify abnormal procedure progress, potential quality failures, or unusual results and escalate immediately to senior laboratory personnel
  • Prepare data analysis results for upload to the LIMS system under the guidance of senior staff
  • Prepare buffers and solutions required for analysis
  • Perform and document calibration and maintenance of assigned laboratory equipment
  • Support safety and 6S requirements while delivering quality data and documentation to meet client deadlines

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline is required
  • Bachelors degree in relevant scientific discipline plus 6 months experience or Associates plus 2 years equivalent; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
  • Proficiency with pipetting
  • Experience working with automation or specialized laboratory equipment
  • 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 accuracy
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced laboratory environment
  • Good working knowledge of regulatory agency standards within the area of responsibility
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

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 $44,500.00 - $92,600.00. 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.

Salary : $44,500 - $92,600

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