IQVIA
life sciences and healthcare
Scientist
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“Scientist at IQVIA. Skills: Analytical procedures, Experimental execution, Sample analysis, Validation, Troubleshooting, Process improvements, Data analysis. Performing a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation. Root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and supporting process improvements”
What You'll Achieve.
Increase data quality; Lower costs; Reduce turnaround times
Industry & Context.
Root cause analysis; Troubleshooting; Process improvements; Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues; CAPA investigations; deviations; resolution
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree Or equivalent combination of education and experience, >2 of experience, Sound knowledge of principles, theories, and concepts in job area, Working knowledge of any applicable regulatory standards within area of responsibility, Proficiency with relevant laboratory techniques, Knowledge of laboratory safety and infection control procedures and practices including standard precautions and hazardous chemical handling, technical knowledge of complex testing procedures and science supporting the analysis, Proficiency with complex laboratory calculations regarding batches and specimens, Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and resolve process issues, Good computer skills including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, Effective organizational and interpersonal skills, Effective communication and presentation skills, Capable of handling multiple tasks simultaneously, attention to detail and accuracy, Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients
Nice to Have
Minimum 1 year of experience in a regulated laboratory environment
What You'll Do.
Performing a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation
and supporting process improvements
Performing and documenting analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines
Assisting in troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality
or reduce turnaround times
Updating standard procedures
Assisting with troubleshooting
Acting as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the line manager
Performing routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances
Identifying and documenting potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel
Preparing data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff
Contributing to CAPA investigations
and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders
Assisting in maintaining laboratory equipment
Offering suggestions for new equipment
Assisting in good housekeeping of the lab environment
consistent with 6S standards
Assisting in maintaining adequate inventory
Preparation of buffers and solutions for analysis
Performing and documenting calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned
Performing and documenting hands on training for other lab personnel in areas of proven competency as assigned
Participating in continuing education through self-study
attending training sessions and lectures and meetings
Leading a laboratory or cross functional projects and assist with implementation of changes
Contributing to the design and development execution of routine methods/assays under moderate supervision
and 6S requirements and initiatives
Complying with company's procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Acts as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the line manager; Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers and clients; May lead a laboratory or cross functional projects and assist with implementation of changes
Communication Scope
Effective communication and presentation skills; Clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders
Process & Methodology
May lead a laboratory or cross functional projects and assist with implementation of changes
Full Job Description
Job Overview Responsible for performing a variety of technical procedures and experimental execution in support of sample analysis and validation. Responsible for root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and supporting process improvements. Essential Functions • Responsible for performing and documenting analytical procedures in accordance with company procedures and regulatory guidelines. • Assists in troubleshooting and process improvements to increase data quality, lower costs, or reduce turnaround times to include, updating standard procedures, assisting with troubleshooting. • Acts as a technical resource for laboratory staff and support the team in the absence of the line manager. • Performs routine data analysis to determine if an analytical procedure is proceeding according to expectations and that the results are within acceptable tolerances. • Identifies and documents potential performance errors or otherwise unusual results and escalates to senior lab personnel. • Prepares data analysis results for upload to LIMS system under the guidance of senior level staff. • Contributes to CAPA investigations, deviations, and resolution. • Responsible for clear, accurate, and timely communications with cross functional stakeholders. • Assists in maintaining laboratory equipment and may offer suggestions for new equipment. • Assists in good housekeeping of the lab environment, consistent with 6S standards. • Assists in maintaining adequate inventory. • Responsible for preparation of buffers and solutions for analysis, as required. • Performs and documents calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment as assigned. • Performs and documents hands on training for other lab personnel in areas of proven competency as assigned. • Participates in continuing education through self-study, attending training sessions and lectures and meetings. • May lead a laboratory or cross functional projects and assist with implementation of changes. • May be responsible for contributing
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