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Senior Scientist, Assay Development

4 years
$62,000 – $154,900
10 Sept. 8, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/ B.Pharma/ M.Pharma/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title:

Senior Scientist, Assay Development


Location:

Ithaca, New York
Office-based
Job available in additional locations


Work Schedule:

  • Full-time


Job ID:

R1490558


Compensation:

  • Potential annual base pay range: $62,000 – $154,900

  • Actual pay varies based on:

    • Qualifications (knowledge, skills, education, experience)

    • Location

    • Schedule (full-time/part-time)

  • May include incentive plans, bonuses, and benefits


Job Description:

Overview:

Join IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, NY as a Senior Scientist in Assay Development. Lead the design, development, and optimization of analytical methods and assays, ensuring quality delivery and scalability across lab operations.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute assay and method development processes of moderate complexity

  • Write and validate analytical methods and support analytical testing as needed

  • Troubleshoot assays and apply root cause analysis for process optimization

  • Lead technical projects and mentor junior staff to ensure successful deliverables

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure methods are scalable and sustainable

  • Transfer developed methods to validation and operational teams

  • Maintain laboratory notebooks and documentation in compliance with regulatory standards

  • Support lab equipment maintenance and evaluate new instrumentation


Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in assay or method development

  • Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted

Skills & Knowledge:

  • Experience extracting and performing LCMS on small molecules and pharmaceutical drugs

  • Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, including root cause analysis

  • Familiarity with regulatory standards and good documentation practices

  • Effective communication, organizational, and leadership skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word


What We Offer:

  • Comprehensive benefits supporting physical, mental, emotional, financial, and social well-being of employees and families

  • Resources to help employees thrive at work and home through all stages of well-being

  • Learn more about benefits at: https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits


Company Overview:

IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights, and healthcare intelligence accelerating innovative medical treatments to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com.


Equal Opportunity Employer:

IQVIA provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected status. More info: https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe


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