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Scientist, Lab Operations

IQVIA Laboratories
Indianapolis, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 10/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/21/2026
We are seeking a Scientist, Lab Operations to join IQVIA Laboratories in Indiana.

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

Execute laboratory experiments accurately, contribute to the design of scientific procedures, and support Good Laboratory Practices for customer projects. Manage laboratory instruments, analyze samples, and document results under the scientific direction of laboratory leadership.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Perform routine qualitative and quantitative laboratory procedures under minimal supervision while following safety protocols and Good Laboratory Practices
  • Prepare experiments and samples for analysis
  • Analyze, report, and present accurate results in a timely manner to support scientific meetings and project outcomes
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instruments
  • Troubleshoot laboratory equipment according to established Standard Operating Procedures
  • Document laboratory procedures accurately in accordance with customer requirements
  • Complete other laboratory duties as assigned

What We Are Looking For

  • Bachelor's Degree in applied or laboratory sciences with direct laboratory coursework
  • 3–5 years direct laboratory experience required
  • Experience performing qualitative and quantitative laboratory procedures in a GLP environment
  • Experience operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments according to established SOPs
  • Ability to understand and follow scientific protocols, policies, and procedures
  • Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite or equivalent
  • 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 written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, manage responsibilities, and follow scientific direction
  • Strong task-prioritization, problem-solving, and deadline-management skills
  • Flexible, forward-thinking, and motivated approach to laboratory work
  • Commitment to performing duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
  • Ability to lift a minimum of 25 pounds
  • Ability to meet customer requirements for background checks, health and safety assessments, security clearances, and medical checkups

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.

Salary : $46,200 - $96,200

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