Research Associate

IQVIA•Santa Fe, NM

10d•$53,700 - $111,800•Onsite

About The Position

Support the antibody library construction pipeline by building and quality-controlling innovative antibody libraries. Apply molecular biology and microbiology techniques in a high-throughput laboratory environment while maintaining rigorous quality, safety, and documentation standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or a related field
Bachelor's degree plus 1-2 years of related experience in method development or specific methodology area or a Masters degree; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Knowledge and experience in molecular biology, including PCR, cloning, primer design, and sequence analysis
Knowledge and experience working with yeast, bacteria, and mammalian cells, including growth, transformation, miniprep, RNA extraction, and aseptic techniques
Experience using an electronic laboratory notebook and applying laboratory safety practices, standard precautions, and hazardous chemical handling requirements
Ability to follow, understand, write, and edit SOPs while maintaining strong attention to detail and accuracy
Proficiency in data analysis, laboratory calculations, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks effectively in a fast-paced environment
Effective communication, presentation, interpersonal, and time-management skills
Ability to work independently, maintain productive stakeholder relationships, and complete projects and deliverables within expected timelines

Responsibilities

Execute antibody library construction activities according to approved protocols
Perform high-throughput molecular biology procedures, including RNA extraction, mRNA purification, PCR, cloning, gel extraction, primer design, sequence analysis, and bacterial transformation
Culture and manipulate yeast, bacterial, and mammalian cells using appropriate aseptic techniques
Contribute to routine method and assay design, experimental execution, data review, technical discussions, and sponsor inquiries under moderate supervision
Troubleshoot laboratory processes and support improvements that increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times
Analyze routine data and assess whether results fall within acceptable tolerances
Maintain laboratory equipment, electronic laboratory notebooks, and documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory standards and good documentation practices
Follow laboratory and company SOPs while supporting safety and 6S requirements and initiatives