Senior Scientist- Flow Cytometry

Company: IQVIA Holdings Inc
Location: Santa Clarita
Posted on: June 7, 2021

Job Description:

Job description

Q2 Solutions is a leading clinical trial laboratory services organization with end-to-end laboratory services and secure, enterprise-wide biospecimen and consent management solutions. With a relentless focus on quality and innovation, Q2 Solutions uses its global experience and scientific expertise to transform science and data into actionable medical insights that help customers improve human health. A joint venture of IQVIA (formerly QuintilesIMS) and Quest Diagnostics, Q2 Solutions combines the best of each parent organization's clinical trials laboratory services capabilities to fulfill its mission of treating each sample as if a life depends on it.

Job Overview

This role is responsible for the accurate execution of laboratory experiments and contribution to the design of scientific procedures. This position is expected to aid in the development of scientific discovery and support Good Laboratory Practices (GLP) for the customer. An Associate Scientist may setup and conduct experiments, manage laboratory equipment, or follow other protocols under the direction of a laboratory services manager, researcher, or scientist performs work in accordance with ICH E6 Guideline for Good Clinical Practice.

Responsibilities

• Under minimal supervision, performs routine qualitative and quantitative laboratory procedures following all safety protocols and GLP as defined by the customer
• Prepares experiments and samples for analyses
• Analyzes and accurately reports results, in a timely manner, to contribute to scientific meetings and project outcomes
• Operation and routine maintenance of laboratory instruments and troubleshooting procedures in accordance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Accurately documents all procedures following customer requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum required education and experience

• Bachelor's Degree In applied/laboratory sciences with direct laboratory course work required
• 2-3 years direct laboratory experience

Required knowledge, skills and abilities

• Conform to all customer requirements for background checks, health and safety issues, security clearances and medical checkups
• Strong communication skills
• Perform duties with the highest regard for safety and quality
• Ability to understand and follow scientific protocols, policies and procedures
• Must be flexible, forward-thinking, and motivated
• Able to act independently and manage responsibilities while following scientific direction
• Must be able to lift 25lbs minimum
• Basic computing skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (or equivalent)
• Skilled at prioritizing tasks, problem solving, and meeting deadlines

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.

IQVIA, Inc. provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to submit an application for employment or otherwise participate in the application process should contact IQVIA's Talent Acquisition team at workday_recruiting@iqvia.com to arrange for such an accommodation.

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