Senior Scientist, Laboratory Operations

We are seeking Senior Scientist, Laboratory Operations 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 in Laboratory Operations, you will serve as a technical specialist, driving continuous process improvement and ensuring high-quality analytical performance across laboratory functions.

What youll be doing:

• Performing and documenting analytical procedures with precision and consistency in accordance with SOPs and regulatory guidelines.
• Leading quality investigations, assigning and completing CAPAs, and verifying effectiveness.
• Overseeing technology transfer of methods and SOPs across departments.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to ensure assay scalability and sustainability.
• Providing technical leadership in troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and problem-solving.
• Identifying and leading continuous process improvement initiatives, including cost-saving metrics.
• Training laboratory staff in areas of proven competency and ensuring SOP accuracy through regular reviews.
• Preparing and uploading data analysis results to LIMS and supporting documentation for laboratory assays.

What we are looking for:

• Bachelors Degree in a chemical, physical, biological, or clinical laboratory science, medical laboratory technology, or cytotechnology.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a relevant scientific discipline.
• At least 4 years of experience in a regulated laboratory environment.
• 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 proficiency in laboratory techniques and calculations, including averages, standard deviations, and quality control metrics.
• Advanced knowledge of regulatory requirements and laboratory operations.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently and synthesize information across disciplines.

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 $58,800.00 - $122,500.00. 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.