Associate BioServices Study Lead

About the role

IQVIA Laboratories in Ithaca, NY is seeking an Associate BioServices Study Lead for a hybrid role. The person serves as the primary point of contact for external customers and provides scientific oversight throughout the lifecycle of bioanalytical projects, working under Study Lead Management and in partnership with Project Management.

Key responsibilities

• Provide scientific oversight for method development, method validation and sample analysis activities
• Serve as Principal Investigator for GLP studies and ensure compliance with Good Clinical Practice and Good Laboratory Practice
• Collaborate with Technical Writing, Quality Control, Quality Assurance and Project Management to deliver projects on schedule
• Review validation plans, sample analysis plans, experimental designs, analytical data, data tables and bioanalytical reports for completeness, scientific quality and regulatory compliance
• Maintain daily communication with customers, update them on active projects, resolve sample discrepancies and coordinate customer visits
• Monitor project progress, report status to management, escalate schedule risks and submit weekly resource assessments
• Investigate failed runs, address QC/QA findings, coordinate method troubleshooting and document outcomes
• Work with Business Development on customer quotes, data for external presentations and archiving of projects

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 3 years of related experience in a GLP laboratory environment
• Ability to collaborate with scientific, quality, project management, business development and customer teams
• Strong attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills

Required skills

• Understanding of liquid chromatography combined with mass spectrometry, or in vitro and immunoassay techniques
• Experience with sample extraction and routine laboratory procedures
• Understanding of assay method development and validation

What we offer

• Base pay range of $64,200 to $133,600 per year, depending on qualifications, location and schedule
• Incentive plans, bonuses and other benefits