Research Associate II

Research Associate II

We are seeking a Research Associate II to join IQVIA Laboratories at Santa 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 Research Associate II, you will support antibody discovery and antibody library pipeline activities by performing hands-on molecular biology laboratory work and generating high-quality data and documentation in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines. You will contribute to routine assay execution, data review, and continuous improvement under moderate supervision.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines and maintain compliant records
• Execute molecular biology workflows including PCR and restriction digests to support research and development activities
• Prepare samples, buffers, and solutions required for assigned laboratory procedures and analyses
• Support antibody discovery and library validation activities through routine experimental execution such as transformations, cloning support, and immunoassay workflows as assigned
• Conduct routine data analysis to confirm procedures are proceeding according to expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances
• Identify abnormal progress, potential quality failures, or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel immediately
• Assist with troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, reduce turnaround time, or lower costs
• Prepare data analysis results for upload to ELN/LIMS under the guidance of senior level staff and support equipment calibration and maintenance as assigned

What We Are Looking For:

• Bachelor's Degree in Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field is required; Bachelor's Degree plus 2-3 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Master's degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Required hands-on experience performing PCR
• Required experience with restriction digests and general wet-lab techniques, including experience conducting independent research
• 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 attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate, compliant documentation and deliver quality data to timelines
• Effective organization and time management skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Clear communication and collaboration skills with the ability to learn new techniques and contribute to technical discussions

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.

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.

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $51,800.00 - $108,000.00. 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.