Informatics Associate (Antibody Discovery)
About The Position
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. Are you a scientist who discovered a passion for coding? We are looking for an Informatics Associate to join our antibody discovery group at IQVIA Labs. In this role, you aren’t building abstract statistical models; you are the technical bridge between our sequencing lab and our data pipelines. You will write the code (R/Python) that turns biological samples into meaningful research insights.
Requirements
- Education: Master’s degree in Biotechnology, Bioinformatics, or Molecular Biology (Recent grads welcome) OR a Bachelor’s with 2+ years of relevant lab/informatics experience.
- Coding: Proficiency in Python or R is required.
- Domain Expertise: A strong understanding of DNA/amino acid processing and NGS platforms (Illumina/PacBio).
Responsibilities
- Informatics Support: Support antibody discovery and library technologies with a focus on Sanger and NGS sequencing.
- Workflow Design: Design and execute backend bioinformatics workflows for antibody discovery pipelines.
- Technical Troubleshooting: Independently resolve technical challenges within the informatics group.
- Data Mastery: Use R, Python, and SQL to assess sequencing quality (FASTQ, ABI, FASTA) and prioritize research leads.
- Collaboration: Act as the technical translator between wet-lab scientists and engineering teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
