Job Description
We are seekinga highly motivated Associate Data Scientist to join Q2Solutions, IQVIA's laboratory businessat Sante Fe, NM.
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 key member of our informatics group, you will support antibody discovery and library technologies with a focus on Sanger and NGS sequencing, contributing to the growth of our antibody informatics expertise.
What you'll be doing: - Collaborate with scientists and engineers to identify and fulfill data requirements for antibody research projects.
- Design and execute backend bioinformatics workflows for antibody discovery pipelines.
- Optimize existing methods for improved efficiency and API interoperability.
- Apply data analytics to assess sequencing quality and lead prioritization.
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges independently.
- Contribute to the development of informatics tools and platforms.
- Maintain accurate documentation using electronic lab notebooks.
- Communicate insights and findings across multidisciplinary teams.
What We Are Looking For: - PhD with 0+ years of experience or MS with 3-4+ years of relevant experience in Bioinformatics, Computational Biology, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, Biostatistics, or related field.
- Proficiency in Python, R, SQL, Bash, Perl, AWS CLI, or similar languages.
- Experience with GitHub, PyCharm, and cloud-based computing environments.
- Other Equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be accepted in lieu of degree.
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities needed for this role: - Deep understanding of DNA/amino acid processing and sequencing file formats (FASTQ, ABI, FASTA, CSV, TSV).
- Strong grasp of NGS platforms including Illumina (MiSeq, NovaSeq) and PacBio.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, close eye work requirement (computer, typing, reading small prints). Physical demands vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks. Occasional exposure to cold temperatures.
- Excellent communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills.
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 you're looking to unleash your potential, join Q2Solutions, IQVIA's laboratory business, 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 $47,500.00 - $99,000.00. 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.
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