Senior Automation Scientist

We are seeking Senior Automation Scientist to join IQVIA Laboratories at 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.

Job Summary:

Design, build, and scale laboratory automation that advances bioanalytical ligand binding testing through robotic sample handling, automated preparation, instrument integration, and workflow orchestration. In this hands-on role, you will partner with scientists and Quality to deliver reliable, traceable, and compliant automated workflows in a regulated laboratory environment.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Design and implement automation cells for liquid handling, robotic integration, plate movement, and barcode-enabled sample tracking

• Integrate laboratory instruments with digital systems such as LIMS, ELN, scheduling tools, and data capture platforms

• Develop control logic, scripts, and interfaces that support automated workflows, exception handling, and error recovery

• Build and maintain monitoring capabilities for uptime, throughput, logs, dashboards, and alerts

• Translate assay steps into robust and scalable automation protocols in partnership with laboratory scientists

• Support validation documentation, audit readiness, and change control activities in collaboration with Quality

• Drive continuous improvement by reducing failure modes, simplifying maintenance, and improving cycle time

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science/Engineering or related field required

• 5+ years in laboratory operations, lab transformation, automation programs, or digital lab systems

• Hands-on experience with lab automation platforms such as liquid handlers and robotic integration systems

• Proficiency in scripting or programming for automation and integration using Python, C#, JavaScript, 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 troubleshooting skills across hardware, software, sensors, and laboratory processes

• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and translate scientific workflows into reliable automation solutions

• Working knowledge of regulated laboratory environments with disciplined documentation practices

• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency

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.

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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

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.

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.

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