Scientist I

We are seeking a Scientist  to join Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business at Sante 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.

As a key member of our antibody discovery team, you will lead the construction and quality control of naïve in vitro antibody libraries using cutting-edge molecular biology techniques.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Build and QC naïve in vitro antibody libraries using PCR, cloning, and display technologies.
• Construct antibody libraries via phage/yeast display and other molecular biology methods.
• Perform phage library production and amplification.
• Conduct full library quality control using next generation sequencing and analytical techniques.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop new library formats.
• Maintain accurate documentation using electronic lab notebooks.
• Follow and contribute to SOP development and process optimization.
• Support innovation in antibody engineering and recombinant protein expression.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• PhD in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Immunology, or related life science field with 2–10 years of relevant experience, preferably in biotech or pharma.
• Proficiency in molecular biology techniques including PCR, cloning, and sequence analysis.
• Experience with phage or yeast display systems.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
  
  

The Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed For This Role

• Mastery of molecular biology, including primer design, SOP writing, and process streamlining.
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with adaptability to fast-paced environments.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
  
  

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 Q2 Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business, 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

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,000.00 - $129,100.00. 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.