Senior Scientist, Assay Development

We are seeking a Senior Scientist, Assay Development to join IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, NY .

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.

As a Senior Scientist, Assay Development, you will lead the design, development, and optimization of analytical methods and assays, ensuring high-quality delivery and scalability across laboratory operations.

What youll be doing:

• Plan and execute assay and method development processes with 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 project 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.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in assay or method development.
• Proficiency in scientific techniques and instrumentation relevant to assay development.
• Other equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.

The knowledge, skills and abilities needed for this role:

• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with knowledge of 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 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.

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If youre 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

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.

The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $62,000.00 - $154,900.00. 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.