Senior Scientist - LCMS

IQVIA • Indianapolis, IN

1d • $62,000 - $129,100 • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a Senior Scientist - LCMS to join IQVIA Laboratories at Indianapolis, IN. In this role, you will lead assay and method development projects of moderate complexity, ensuring effective delivery against timelines while providing technical leadership and mentoring junior staff. 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. What you’ll be doing: Plan development processes and author methods; execute method development experiments as needed. Validate methods and support analytical testing delivery. Troubleshoot assays for process optimization and contribute to lab investigations. Transfer methods to validation and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalability and sustainability. Apply advanced domain knowledge to resolve technical inquiries and lead troubleshooting projects using root cause analysis. Mentor and train junior staff; lead technical projects of low to moderate complexity and oversee deliverables. Support maintenance and operational standards of lab equipment; participate in evaluation and validation of new instrumentation. Maintain laboratory notebooks under regulatory standards and follow all SOPs and safety requirements. What We Are Looking For: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline required. Minimum 4 years of related experience in method or assay development; LC-MS method development experience required. Strong knowledge of assay/method development principles, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements. Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role: Expertise in LC-MS method development and troubleshooting techniques. Ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and apply advanced problem-solving strategies. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain independence, and deliver projects under timeline expectations. 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. To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits. If you’re looking to unleash your potential, join IQVIA Laboratories to help make the extraordinary possible! 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. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com 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. https://jobs.iqvia.com/eoe The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,000.00 - $129,100.00. 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. IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create connections that accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments. Everything we do is part of a journey to improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. To get there, we seek out diverse talent with curious minds and a relentless commitment to innovation and impact. No matter your role, everyone at IQVIA contributes to our shared goal of helping customers improve the lives of patients everywhere. Thank you for your interest in growing your career with us.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific discipline required.
• Minimum 4 years of related experience in method or assay development; LC-MS method development experience required.
• Strong knowledge of assay/method development principles, instrumentation, and regulatory requirements.
• Expertise in LC-MS method development and troubleshooting techniques.
• Ability to lead projects, mentor staff, and apply advanced problem-solving strategies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain independence, and deliver projects under timeline expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan development processes and author methods; execute method development experiments as needed.
• Validate methods and support analytical testing delivery.
• Troubleshoot assays for process optimization and contribute to lab investigations.
• Transfer methods to validation and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure scalability and sustainability.
• Apply advanced domain knowledge to resolve technical inquiries and lead troubleshooting projects using root cause analysis.
• Mentor and train junior staff; lead technical projects of low to moderate complexity and oversee deliverables.
• Support maintenance and operational standards of lab equipment; participate in evaluation and validation of new instrumentation.
• Maintain laboratory notebooks under regulatory standards and follow all SOPs and safety requirements.

Benefits

• 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.
• To learn more about our benefits, visit https://jobs.iqvia.com/benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees