Scientist, Lab Operations at IQVIA

Beijing, Beijing, China

IQVIA Logo
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, BiotechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • Associate's Degree (Required) or Bachelor's Degree in biology or chemistry (Required)
  • 1 year of experience in a regulated laboratory environment
  • Sound knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in job area
  • Working knowledge of applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility
  • Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques
  • Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices, including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling
  • Strong technical knowledge of complex testing procedures and science supporting the analysis
  • Proficiency with complex laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens
  • Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues
  • Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
  • Effective organizational and interpersonal skills
  • Effective communication and presentation skills
  • Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients

Responsibilities

  • Perform and document analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines
  • Assist in troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times, including updating standard procedures
  • Act as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the line manager
  • Perform routine data analysis to determine if analytical procedures are proceeding according to expectations and results are within acceptable tolerances
  • Identify and document potential performance errors or unusual results and escalate to senior lab personnel
  • Prepare data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under guidance of senior staff
  • Contribute to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution
  • Provide clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross-functional stakeholders
  • Assist in maintaining laboratory equipment and offer suggestions for new equipment
  • Assist in good housekeeping of the lab environment consistent with 6S standards
  • Assist in maintaining adequate inventory
  • Prepare buffers and solutions for analysis as required
  • Perform and document calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned
  • Perform and document hands-on training for other lab personnel in areas of proven competency as assigned
  • Participate in continuing education through self-study, training sessions, lectures, and meetings
  • May lead laboratory or cross-functional projects and assist with implementation of changes
  • May contribute to the design and development execution of routine methods/assays under moderate supervision
  • Support safety, quality, and 6S requirements and initiatives
  • Comply with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements

Skills

Analytical Procedures
Root Cause Analysis
Troubleshooting
Data Analysis
LIMS
CAPA
Deviations
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance
Buffer Preparation
6S Standards

IQVIA

Advanced analytics and clinical research services

About IQVIA

IQVIA provides advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services specifically for the life sciences industry. Their services utilize extensive data resources and technology to create connections within healthcare, allowing clients to gain insights that help speed up the development and marketing of new medical treatments. This process is facilitated by their IQVIA Connected Intelligence™ system, which offers quick and flexible insights. IQVIA stands out from competitors by focusing on patient privacy, employing various technologies to protect individual data. The company's goal is to enhance healthcare outcomes by supporting biotech, pharmaceutical, and medical device companies, as well as researchers and government agencies, in understanding diseases and advancing medical science.

Durham, North CarolinaHeadquarters
1998Year Founded
$3,526MTotal Funding
POST_IPO_EQUITYCompany Stage
Cybersecurity, Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Rapid advancement of cancer vaccines may disrupt traditional clinical research models.
Proliferation of disparate technological solutions causes technology overload in clinical trials.
Generative AI technologies face challenges in adoption due to data privacy concerns.

Differentiation

IQVIA leverages advanced analytics and big data for life sciences solutions.
The company offers privacy-enhancing technologies to protect individual patient data.
IQVIA's AI Assistant provides rapid, actionable insights for healthcare and life sciences.

Upsides

Increased adoption of decentralized clinical trials enhances patient-centric study designs.
AI-driven drug discovery accelerates identification of potential drug candidates.
Expansion of telemedicine facilitates remote patient monitoring and data collection.

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