Scientist I

We are seeking a Scientist 1 to join IQVIAs laboratory business at Durham, NC. The Specifica team at IQVIA is seeking an accomplished scientist to contribute significantly to the conception, execution, and communication of antibody discovery strategies in a highly collaborative environment. The successful candidate will develop and execute research strategies to advance the discovery and development of antibodies for IQVIA partners across the world. Key responsibilities include designing and executing in vitro display technologies for lead antibody identification and optimization. The candidate is also expected to generate internal and external collaborations to further program goals and drive antibody discovery programs within a multidisciplinary research group in a dynamic, fast-paced team setting. What Youll Be Doing: Implement novel selection strategies for discovery and screening of antibodies. Identify and solve technical problems independently; conceive and implement innovative research ideas. Provide project updates, analyses, and advice to partners and senior management. Ensure consistency and quality of technical reports. Engage with internal and external scientific leaders in collaborative research. Contribute scientific insights into projects across various therapeutic areas; recognized as an expert in the discovery and engineering of therapeutic molecules. What We Are Looking For: BS or MS degree in Biochemistry, Biochemical Engineering, or related disciplines with typically at least 1-2 years of experience. Expert in aseptic technique. Strong molecular biology skills (cloning, PCR, SDS-PAGE). Experience with flow cytometry. Team player with excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Familiarity with sequence analysis tools The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Needed for This Role: Hands-on experience with in vitro antibody discovery display technologies (e.g., phage, yeast, mammalian). Experience and knowledge in protein engineering and optimization, especially antibodies Ability to explore and develop new approaches to advance innovative in vitro discovery and screening technologies. 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, visithttps://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits. If youre looking to unleash your potential, join Q2Solutions, IQVIAs 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 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 $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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.