We are seeking an Associate Principal Scientist to join Q² Solutions, IQVIA’s laboratory business in Durham NC.

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.

The Associate Principal Scientist is responsible for providing technical leadership for local and global laboratory operations, including identifying and driving continuous process improvement and new study initiatives. This role also oversees reagent use and bridging per TSOPs for cell-based and ligand binding assays.

What you’ll be doing:

• Provides technical leadership to lab staff and cross-functionally in the area of expertise.
• Troubleshoots complex technical challenges and implements resolutions.
• Oversees method transfer between global and cross-functional labs.
• Leads complex cross-functional lab initiatives and projects to drive opportunities for process and operational efficiencies.
• Leads training initiatives to support continuous learning and development of lab staff.
• Responsible for harmonizing global operational processes, as applicable.
• Supports the identification and evaluation process for instrumentation platforms.
• Evaluates cost considerations of new technologies and testing.
• Serves as primary point of contact in client discussions to provide technical expertise.

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience (Some CAP/CLIA lab locations may require a BSc in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology).
• Typically requires >8 years of prior experience in a relevant discipline.
• 8 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role: 

• Technical expertise across all methods within the scope of the assigned technical area/dept.
• Strong knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in the job area.
• Basic knowledge of requirements under relevant regulatory standards for the assigned work area.
• Expertise in laboratory techniques.
• 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!

Q² Solutions,IQVIA’s laboratory business, creates connected intelligence by combining our expertise, technology and analytics - this fuels unparalleled research & development solutions. We uphold a deep commitment to patients, sites, customers, and each other. https://www.q2labsolutions.com/careers 

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all, including veterans and candidates with disabilities. https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-eoe

Q² Solutions’ ability to operate and provide certain services to customers and partners necessitates Q² Solutions and its employees meet specific requirements regarding COVID-19 vaccination status.https://jobs.iqvia.com/q2-solutions-covid-19-vaccine-status

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $92,700.00 - $154,500.00. 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.